Quote for the Day

[odhiambo]

The link has further quotes along that theme. It seems that few people understand this today.

Though I do not quite understand how people do not understand. 

Haha!
Perhaps it is because it is not "given unto them to understand"

[odhiambo]

should the word "abortion" be included in the above category of unmentionables?

[Patricia]

 In the difficulties which are placed before me, why should I not act like a donkey? When one speaks ill of him — the donkey says nothing. When he is mistreated — he says nothing. When he is forgotten — he says nothing. When no food is given him — he says nothing. When he is made to advance — he says nothing. When he is despised — he says nothing. When he is overburdened — he says nothing... The true servant of God must do likewise, and say with David: Before You I have become like a beast of burden.

-- Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

[Patricia]

When he is mistreated — he says nothing.

Hmmm have to work on that one!

[Shin]

'When I consider the blindness of those who, for the sake of things so vile and little, allow themselves to be stupidly led away into the abyss of such horrible and infinite woe, all that is within me is moved by a great compassion. In this connection I recall a possessed person who was forced by a religious to declare who he was: he cried out with great force: "I am that wretch who is deprived of love." He said this with a voice so piteous and penetrating that inwardly I was filled with pity, especially when I was hearing those words, Deprived of love.'

St. Catherine of Genoa

[MidnightSun12]

When he is mistreated — he says nothing.

Hmmm have to work on that one!

Me as well!   

Beautiful quote, though.  Definitely reinforces the importance of turning the other cheek.

[odhiambo]

When he is mistreated — he says nothing.

Hmmm have to work on that one!

Me as well!   

Beautiful quote, though.  Definitely reinforces the importance of turning the other cheek.

Just for the sake of argument, what of Balaam's donkey;  he said something when he was beaten, did he not?

[Patricia]

Just for the sake of argument, what of Balaam's donkey;  he said something when he was beaten, did he not? Grin

 

[Shin]

Haha, but what a miraculous exception!   

[odhiambo]

Haha, but what a miraculous exception!   

That is very true. God gave the donkey the power of speech and the donkey asked why he was beaten.
I have just completed reading the Book of Numbers and have started Deuteronomy.
I am wondering why I ever thought the Old Testament was boring.

[Shin]

I think some folks get caught at the genealogies! 

[odhiambo]

“Women are not to wear men's clothing, and men are not to wear women's clothing; the LORD your God hates people who do such things.

  Deuteronomy 22: 5

[Shin]

But the genealogies have special meanings too. I wish I knew more about the name meanings of the people in the genealogies -- I think that is especially key to them. 

I think that last passage should very much impress how important it is to wear clothing that pleases God, and is appropriate to your gender. No one can say it is unimportant before God.

The strong language indicates how terrible a sin it is. And on the other side how great a good to excel virtuously otherwise.

'God does not hatefully punish the person who sins venially; rather, he punishes such a person as a father who purifies and corrects the son whom he loves.'

St. Thomas Aquinas

[Shin]

'Children should be accustomed never to retire to rest without having saluted their parents or their masters, if they have any; they should be taught that they cannot sufficiently prove their respect for the authors of their life, or those who represent them.'

It is a very criminal omission to go to bed without having adored God, thanked him for his gifts, and prepared themselves for sleep by a careful examination of their conscience. Modesty should preside in the undressing, as well as in the dressing, and it should be seen that children carefully attend to it.'

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle

'Children must not go to bed before going to greet their father and mother and wishing them a good night. This is a duty and an act of respect that nature requires them to perform.'

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle

Considering these two quotes, it makes us think those of us who are older, should always wish Our Father and The Blessed Mother of God a goodnight. And certainly in children when wishing one's parents' goodnight the spiritual goal is to see Our Father and the Blessed Virgin in our parents.

 

[odhiambo]

'Children should be accustomed never to retire to rest without having saluted their parents or their masters, if they have any; they should be taught that they cannot sufficiently prove their respect for the authors of their life, or those who represent them.'

It is a very criminal omission to go to bed without having adored God, thanked him for his gifts, and prepared themselves for sleep by a careful examination of their conscience. Modesty should preside in the undressing, as well as in the dressing, and it should be seen that children carefully attend to it.'

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle

'Children must not go to bed before going to greet their father and mother and wishing them a good night. This is a duty and an act of respect that nature requires them to perform.'

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle

Considering these two quotes, it makes us think those of us who are older, should always wish Our Father and The Blessed Mother of God a goodnight. And certainly in children when wishing one's parents' goodnight the spiritual goal is to see Our Father and the Blessed Virgin in our parents.

 

Very true.
I must always remember this.

[odhiambo]

“If we wish to make any progress in the service of God we must begin every day of our life with new eagerness. We must keep ourselves in the presence of God as much as possible and have no other view or end in all our actions but the divine honor.”
 St. Charles Borromeo