“I don’t have to attend church in order for God to love me.” Hmm. What a silly statement this is. God loves with an unfathomable love every soul He has ever created, but His love is utterly powerless if we refuse it. A father can love a wayward son with every fiber of his being, but … More “Attending Church”
A man can love something about a woman. He can love her because she is beautiful, good, or funny. He can love her because of a wonderful experience he had with her, or he can love her simply because of the way of she makes him feel. A woman never gives reasons for her love. … More Love: Man Vs. Woman
It is a very hard truth that man must make reparation for his sins. God’s infinite justice dictates that everything must be repaid–even to the last farthing. When we consider the gravity of our sins, we should be absolutely terrified. The penance necessary to repair for our crimes is incomprehensible. When a miserable man views … More Love > Penance
How many times do we hear this silly phrase. “I have God in my life,” the guilty conscience maintains, “so everything is fine.” But is it really enough to just have God in your life? It would seem that a certain fallen angel ruling in hell has God in his life too, and yet he … More “I Have God in my Life!”
A great saint once said that he knew no other perfection than loving God with all one’s heart. If we ever wish to progress in our spiritual lives, knowledge of this truth is absolutely essential. Some contend that sanctity consists of multiplied prayers, great penances, extravagant alms, and the like. But these good things are … More Seeking Perfection
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