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, every manner of help, and victory. Since we are nothing, we can expect nothing from ourselves, except stumblings and falls, which make us relinquish all hope of ourselves. On the other hand, we are certain always to be granted victory by God, if we arm our heart with a living trust in Him and an unshakable certainty that we will receive His help.
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
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 …
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…
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…
... 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 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…
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…
Watch yourself with all diligence, lest the enemy steals near and robs you, depriving you of this great treasure, which is inner peace and stillness … - Lorenzo Scupoli
Watch yourself with all diligence, lest the enemy steals near and robs you, depriving you of this great treasure, which is inner peace and stillness …
... do not listen to vain and empty talk, in which the majority of world-loving people spend their time, and do not take pleasure in it. For the law … - Lorenzo Scupoli
... do not listen to vain and empty talk, in which the majority of world-loving people spend their time, and do not take pleasure in it. For the law …
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