“Stay with me, Jesus, even if I do not recognize You!" - Flame of Love, April 3, 2024

Forming Authentic Consciences

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"Christians have a great help for the formation of conscience in the Church and her Magisterium.  As [the Second Vatican] Council affirms: In forming their consciences the Christian faithful must give careful attention to the sacred and certain teaching of the Church.  For the Catholic Church is by the will of Christ, the teacher of truth.  Her charge is to announce and teach authentically that Truth which is Christ, and at the same time with her authority to declare and confirm the principles of the moral order which derive from human nature itself." 

(Saint John Paul II (Pope)

Having The Right Perspective


 

Look at these wounds my daughter; your pains will never be as great as Mine.

Jesus to St. Teresa of Avila

Your Will Be Done, O Lord, Not Mine

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O Lord, You know, what is best for me, let it be done according to Your will.  Give me what You will, in whatever measure You will, and at whatever time You will.  Give me what You know to be the best, as pleases You best, and as will best promote Your glory.  Put me where You will, and freely do with me in all things according to Your will. Am I not Your creature, and in Your hands, for You to lead me and turn me about as You will?  I am Your servant, ready to do all things at your command, for I do not want to live for myself, but only for You.  If only I could do this worthily and perfectly.

Thomas a Kempis

He Was Not Off The Mark, Was He?