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Title: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: Shin on February 16, 2011, 08:06:35 AM 'It is God's custom to interweave human life with a trouble and a consolation, at least, of an interior sort, alternately.'
St. Philip Neri Title: Re: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: Shin on February 16, 2011, 08:07:27 AM OK, I will now try to look for this pattern.
Title: Re: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: RachelKH on February 16, 2011, 08:58:50 AM I feel I'm stuck on the trouble end -- but not really, as He sends me daily consolation in my children...and you here. It must somehow balance out and all be for good.
Title: Re: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: Patricia on February 16, 2011, 09:55:38 AM I think faithful Catholics are given an extra dose of trials to strengthen them spiritually and also as a ' corrective measure' (in Our Lord's words). But he also alternates them with consolations so we can renew our strength and not be discouraged. I have seen non-Catholics spend an entire lifetime without any major trial of any sort, just a smooth life, no trials or tribulations. Something to worry about , I think.
Title: Re: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: Brigid on February 16, 2011, 02:45:55 PM I have seen that also, however not ever with devout Catholics. :-\
Title: Re: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: Patricia on February 16, 2011, 03:25:42 PM Quote I have seen that also, however not ever with devout Catholics. Undecided What do you mean, Brigid? ??? Title: Re: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: Brigid on February 16, 2011, 03:52:49 PM I think faithful Catholics are given an extra dose of trials to strengthen them spiritually and also as a ' corrective measure' (in Our Lord's words). But he also alternates them with consolations so we can renew our strength and not be discouraged. I have seen non-Catholics spend an entire lifetime without any major trial of any sort, just a smooth life, no trials or tribulations. Something to worry about , I think. Quote Quote I have seen that also, however not ever with devout Catholics. Undecided What do you mean, Brigid? Agreement with your comment. Title: Re: Quote for the Morning: Interwoven Threads Post by: Shin on February 20, 2011, 11:57:04 PM I think faithful Catholics are given an extra dose of trials to strengthen them spiritually and also as a ' corrective measure' (in Our Lord's words). But he also alternates them with consolations so we can renew our strength and not be discouraged. I have seen non-Catholics spend an entire lifetime without any major trial of any sort, just a smooth life, no trials or tribulations. Something to worry about , I think. Yes definitely a concern! Here's another one! 'When God infuses extraordinary sweetnesses into the soul, a man ought to prepare for some serious tribulation or temptation.' St. Philip Neri |