the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxii (the recollection of God’s manifold benefits)

OF THE RECOLLECTION OF GOD'S MANIFOLD BENEFITS “Open, O Lord, my heart in Your law, and teach me to walk in the way of Your commandments. Grant me to understand Your will, and to be mindful of Your benefits, both general and special, with great reverence and diligent meditation, that thus I may be able [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxi (that we must rest in God above all goods and gifts)

THAT WE MUST REST IN GOD ABOVE ALL GOODS AND GIFTS “Above all things and in all things, you shall rest always in the Lord, O my soul, for he himself is the eternal rest of the saints. Grant me, most sweet and loving Jesus, to rest in You above every creature, above all health [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xx (confession of our infirmity and of the miseries of this life)

OF CONFESSION OF OUR INFIRMITY AND OF THE MISERIES OF THIS LIFE “I will acknowledge my sin unto You, (Psalms 32:5); I will confess to You, Lord, my infirmity. It is often a small thing which casts me down and makes me sad. I resolve that I will act bravely, but when a little temptation [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xix (bearing injuries and who shall be approved as truly patient)

OF BEARING INJURIES; AND WHO SHALL BE APPROVED AS TRULY PATIENT “” What say you My Son. Cease to complain; consider My suffering and that of My saints. You have not yet resisted unto blood, (Hebrews 12:4). It is little which you suffer in comparison with those who have suffered so many things, have been [...]

Blessed Night, Loves 😊

I Pray All Is Well With Everyone... And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion... For Yourselves And Everyone Else... All Around The World. We The Collective Worry And Stress Much About The Violence And Physical Wars In The World... And Not Without Reason; For The Threat Of Violence And War [...]