So many people are miserable in this world and so few turn to Christ for the answer. The joy that comes from letting Him in surpasses all the tribulations we face. So why don't we seek Him and instead turn elsewhere to vain solutions? Can it be that we don't want to pay the price of healing? Total submission to His will?
(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) When we stop making ourselves the center of all our cares, and start thinking how we can genuinely help our fellow man, then we are beginning to draw near to God. (Attributed to Father Luigi, a 13th century Dominican friar)
(Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence , quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity . (St. Augustine)
So many people are miserable in this world and so few turn to Christ for the answer. The joy that comes from letting Him in surpasses all the tribulations we face. So why don't we seek Him and instead turn elsewhere to vain solutions? Can it be that we don't want to pay the price of healing? Total submission to His will?
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