OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “If you willingly bear the Cross, it will bear you, and will bring you to the end which you seek, even where there shall be the end of suffering; though it shall not be here. If you bear it unwillingly, you make a burden for yourself and [...]
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the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xii (the royal way of the holy cross)
OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “That seems a hard saying to many, “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his Cross and follow Me”, (Matthew 16:24). But it will be much harder to hear that last sentence, “Depart from me, you wicked, into eternal fire”, [...]
Blessed Night, Loves 😊
I Pray All Is Well With Everyone… And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion… For All God's Children… And All God's Creation. Most Of Us Understand The Power Of Love… For It Is Inherent In Each And Every One Of Us. Our Life Stream Is Love - Which Is Our [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter x (gratitude for the Grace of God)
OF GRATITUDE FOR THE GRACE OF GOD “Why seek you rest when you are born to labour? Prepare yourself for patience more than for comforts, and for bearing the cross more than for joy. For who among the men of this world would not gladly receive consolation and spiritual joy if he might always have [...]
Blessed Night, Loves 😊
I Pray All Is Well With Everyone... And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion... For All God's Children... And All God's Creation. And What A Blessed And Beautiful Creation It Is; Even Amidst The Darkness Of War And The Hateful Energy... That Saturates The Atmosphere. Yet It Is Mankind's Obligation [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter ix (the lack of all comfort)
OF THE LACK OF ALL COMFORT “It is no hard thing to despise human comfort when divine is present. It is a great thing, yea, very great to be able to bear the loss both of human and divine comfort; and for the love of God willingly to bear exile of heart, and in nought [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter viii (the intimate love of Jesus)
OF THE INTIMATE LOVE OF JESUS “When Jesus is present, all is well, and nothing seems hard. But when Jesus is not present, everything is hard. When Jesus speaks not within, our comfort is nothing worth; but if Jesus speaks but a single word, great is the comfort we experience. Did not Mary Magdalene rise [...]
Blessed Night, Loves 😊
I Pray All Is Well With Everyone... And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion... For All God's Children... And All God's Creation. And This Entire World And All Its Inhabitants Are Part Of God's Creation. And As Such, We All Have An Obligation To Life - Whether We Realize It [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter vi (the joy of a good conscience)
OF THE JOY OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE “The testimony of a good conscience is the glory of a good man. Have a good conscience and you shall ever have joy. A good conscience is able to bear exceedingly much, and is exceedingly joyful in the midst of adversities. An evil conscience is ever fearful and [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter iii (of the good peaceable man)
OF THE GOOD PEACEABLE MAN “First keep yourself in peace, and then shall you be able to be a peacemaker towards others. A peaceable man does more good than a well-learned. A passionate man turns even good into evil and easily believes evil. A good peaceable man converts all things into good. He who dwells [...]
The Mark Of God: Understanding Your "I AM Presence" 