The feelings which seek expression in words are mostly egotistical, since they seek to express what flatters our self-love and can show us, as we imagine, in the best light.
The Lord said: 'Without Me you can do nothing' (Jn. 15:5). So for the duration of our life, every day and at every moment, we must keep unchanged in … - Lorenzo Scupoli
The Lord said: 'Without Me you can do nothing' (Jn. 15:5). So for the duration of our life, every day and at every moment, we must keep unchanged in …
- Lorenzo Scupoli
The feelings which seek expression in words are mostly egotistical, since they seek to express what flatters our self-love and can show us, as we ima… - Lorenzo Scupoli
The feelings which seek expression in words are mostly egotistical, since they seek to express what flatters our self-love and can show us, as we ima…
Humble patience, tirelessness and persistence in prayer conquer the unconquerable God and incline Him to mercy. According to the Lord's parable, the … - Lorenzo Scupoli
Humble patience, tirelessness and persistence in prayer conquer the unconquerable God and incline Him to mercy. According to the Lord's parable, the …
We should feel with our whole heart that we have no one to rely on except God, and that from Him and Him alone can we expect every kind of good, ever… - Lorenzo Scupoli
We should feel with our whole heart that we have no one to rely on except God, and that from Him and Him alone can we expect every kind of good, ever…
Total surrender to the will of God actually is sacrificing oneself as a burnt offering to God. The proof of this state is dying to oneself, - to one'… - Lorenzo Scupoli
Total surrender to the will of God actually is sacrificing oneself as a burnt offering to God. The proof of this state is dying to oneself, - to one'…
When you are offended or annoyed by others, do not allow your thoughts to dwell on them or on anything relating to them. For example, don't think tha… - Lorenzo Scupoli
When you are offended or annoyed by others, do not allow your thoughts to dwell on them or on anything relating to them. For example, don't think tha…
... if a man prays God for some virtue, and at the same time gives himself up to negligence, acquiring no definite means to gain this virtue, and mak… - Lorenzo Scupoli
... if a man prays God for some virtue, and at the same time gives himself up to negligence, acquiring no definite means to gain this virtue, and mak…
You should always say your prayers with tireless diligence, as the Apostle directs, saying: 'Continue in prayer and watch in the same' (Col. 4:2). Fo… - Lorenzo Scupoli
You should always say your prayers with tireless diligence, as the Apostle directs, saying: 'Continue in prayer and watch in the same' (Col. 4:2). Fo…
... you must hasten to oppose pernicious pride of mind, before it penetrates into the marrow of your bones. Resist it, curb the quickness of your min… - Lorenzo Scupoli
... you must hasten to oppose pernicious pride of mind, before it penetrates into the marrow of your bones. Resist it, curb the quickness of your min…
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