Author Archives: Administrator

Hidden Things

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Administrator

The great and adorable mystery of our Saviour was hidden therefore even before the foundations of the world, in the knowledge of the Father Continue reading →

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Test the Rule

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Administrator

We should test the straightness or crookedness of the rules and the ascetic feats which we may have in mind and undertake. This necessity of being turned inwardly towards God must be fully recognized, because all the errors in the … Continue reading →

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The Leaven

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Administrator

It reveals itself, as we saw earlier, by the involuntary longing to withdraw within and stand before God. Here the soul has no power of its own… Continue reading →

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Blessed Queen

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Administrator

Blessed Queen of the universe, you know that we sinners’ have no intimacy with the God whom you have borne. But, putting our trust in you, through your mediation we your servants prostrate ourselves before the Lord: for you can … Continue reading →

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Come down quickly

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Administrator

Why therefore do they blame Christ, if when Zacchaeus was, so to say, fallen and buried in spiritual maladies… Continue reading →

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He reveals deep things

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Administrator

Let us ask of Him wisdom: let us seek understanding, that we may be able to perceive the exact meaning of His words. Continue reading →

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He rejoiced in the Spirit

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Administrator

well knowing that those who had been sent by Him had benefited many, and that above all others, they had themselves learned by experience His glory, He was full of joy Continue reading →

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Like a nursing mother

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Administrator

Repent, therefore, my son; you will see him who is gentle, our Lord Jesus Christ… Continue reading →

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On Pilgrimages

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Administrator

Change of place does not effect any drawing nearer unto God, but wherever thou mayest be, God will come to thee, Continue reading →

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The Son of Man coming in the clouds

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Administrator

It was necessary therefore that He should remain unknown during the time that preceded His passion: but His second advent from heaven will not happen secretly as did His coming at first, but will be illustrious and terrible. Continue reading →

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