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« on: September 17, 2010, 07:14:34 AM »
'We can never attain to perfection while we have an affection for any imperfection.'

St. Francis de Sales
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2010, 07:56:54 PM »
The words of Our Lord and the Saints strike me like lightning. Terrifying.
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2010, 08:00:33 PM »
Quote from: ChristianCatholic on September 21, 2010, 07:56:54 PM
The words of Our Lord and the Saints strike me like lightning. Terrifying.

I can feel it!

Ah, but perfection is so beautiful and good! It truly is the correct path and the one that is easier on the mind to contemplate in reality!  Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2010, 08:05:46 PM »
Yes! I know! When I look at such good mirrors like Saint Alphonsus or Saint Pius V or Saint Vincent Ferrer I truly wish that I could be just like them (in their zeal and piety, not their offices and honours) but the flesh is weak.....
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2010, 08:09:49 PM »
If we were relying on our own strength it would be impossible, but with God's grace all things are possible.  Cheesy

Truly we can be like them, we can be saints! That warm possibility should be something we should embrace and chase!
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2010, 04:37:26 PM »
Quote from: ChristianCatholic on September 21, 2010, 07:56:54 PM
The words of Our Lord and the Saints strike me like lightning. Terrifying.

Like St Paul on the road to Damascus, Like the deciples on the road to Amos, "Did not our hearts burn within us as He spoke to us?"
Set us on fire O Lord with Your Holy Word.   cross prayer  angel bell
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