https://freerepublic.com/tag/peaceofsoul/ en-us Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:00:55 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2331066/posts CHAPTER EIGHT CONCERNING OUR FAITH IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, AND THE METHOD BY WHICH WE ARE TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD OUR FAITH and love in the Holy Eucharist must so increase and strengthen as to become almost part of the very fiber of our being. Such faith and love cannot be successfully cultivated without a disciplined will, prepared to undergo all afflictions, tribulations, infirmities, and spiritual dryness for the sake of Jesus Christ. It is not for us to ask Him to change Himself into us, rather should we humbly petition to be changed into Him. Entertain Him not... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2331066/posts#comment Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:00:55 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2330405/posts CHAPTER SEVEN THE NECESSITY OF DIVESTING OUR SOULS ENTIRELY OF THEIR OWN WILL, THAT THEY MAY BE PRESENTED TO GOD "COME TO ME all ye that labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you . . . all you that thirst, come to the fountain." Such are the words of Christ in the Scriptures; let us follow this Divine summons, without impulsiveness or clamor, in peace and mildness, referring ourselves respectfully and confidently to our loving and omnipotent God. Let us wait calmly for the coming of that spirit which brings peace; let us, entirely resigned and obedient to... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2330405/posts#comment Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:59:54 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2329408/posts CHAPTER SIX THE NECESSITY OF OUR LOVE OF NEIGHBOR BEING GUIDED BY PRUDENCE THAT SERENITY OF SOUL BE NOT DISTURBED GOD DOES NOT DWELL in a soul which He does not first inflame with a love of Him and charity for others; for Christ Himself said He came to set the world on fire. Although our love of God must have no bounds, our charity for our neighbor must have its limits. We cannot love our God too much, but if our love for others is not guided by prudent moderation, we may destroy ourselves in seeking to save others.... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2329408/posts#comment Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:56:41 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2328541/posts CHAPTER FIVE THE NECESSITY OF KEEPING THE SOUL DISENGAGED AND IN SOLITUDE THAT GOD'S HOLY WILL MAY OPERATE IN IT IF WE ARE TRULY cognizant of the priceless worth of the immortal soul, that sublime temple of God Himself, let us take care that nothing of the world intrude therein. Placing our hope in the Lord, we should wait with a firm confidence for His coming, and realize that He will certainly enter the soul unattached to worldly things and ready to receive Him alone. Alone, having no desire but the presence of God; alone, loving only Him; alone, void... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2328541/posts#comment Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:54:59 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2327874/posts CHAPTER FOUR THE NECESSITY OF RELINQUISHING HUMAN CONSOLATIONS IN THE ACQUISITION OF INNER PEACE THE PATH WHICH LEADS to this heavenly peace is almost unknown to the world. For along that path tribulations and trials are sought with the same avidity that the worldling displays in the pursuit of pleasure. There contempt and derision are pursued as are honors and glory by the ambitious; there as great pains are taken to neglect and be neglected, to forsake and be forsaken, as the children of this world take to be sought for, caressed, and admired by the mighty and the rich.... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2327874/posts#comment Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:25:57 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2327310/posts CHAPTER THREE THE NECESSITY OF BUILDING THIS PEACEFUL HABITATION BY DEGREES BANISH FROM YOUR MIND whatever tends to depress and disconcert you, striving always with great mildness to acquire or preserve serenity of soul. For Christ Himself has said: "Blessed are the peacemakers. . . . Learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart." Never doubt that God will crown your labor and make your soul a dwelling of delight; all He asks of you is a sincere attempt to disperse the clouds and storms whenever you are molested by disturbances of the senses and passions, that... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2327310/posts#comment Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:28:15 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2326336/posts CHAPTER TWO THE CARE TO BE EXERCISED BY THE SOUL IN THE ACQUISITION OF PERFECT TRANQUILLITY THE MILD, peaceful, constant attention to the feelings of the heart will produce wonderful results; for we shall not only pray and act with great facility and peace, but shall even suffer without lamenting the disturbing elements of contempt and the injuries themselves. It is necessary, however, to undergo much toil before we acquire this serenity, for our inexperience inevitably exposes us to the assaults of powerful enemies. But once acquired, this peace will bring untold consolation to our souls in their fight against... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2326336/posts#comment Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:07:35 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2325500/posts CHAPTER ONE THE NATURE OF THE HUMAN HEART AND THE WAY IN WHICH IT SHOULD BE GOVERNED GOD CREATED the heart of man for no other end than to love Him, and to be loved by Him; and the sublimity of this divine design should convince us that it is the noblest of the works of His almighty hand. Our first obligation, then, is to direct that heart to place its affection in proper things, that exterior acts might flow from interior dispositions of the heart. For although corporal penances and various chastisements of the flesh are praiseworthy when practiced... Catholictradition.org https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2325500/posts#comment Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:49:57 GMT