Pondering Tidbits of Truth is my simple and inadequate way of providing nuggets of spiritual wisdom for you to chew on from time to time. Father Jacques Philippe “The fact that we can’t save ourselves is something we acknowledge in words, but in fact we find it very hard to accept. We’d all like to be saved by our own efforts…to shine in other people’s eyes, even on the spiritual level. Worldly people want to be highly regarded because they have luxurious cars, expensive watches, designer clothes, professional prestige, and go around with beautiful people. As good Christians, we may want to stand out for our virtues, charisms, experience, and sound judgement. Then we consider that we are on the right path. But in fact we’re in danger of ending up with exactly the same mindset as the worldly people described above. Very often, without realizing it, we have a worldly outlook on the spiritual life: self-fulfillment, self-affirmation, expansion of the ego, etc. And spiritual pride, w
Wow! This shows how human Venerable Sheen was. Who among us has not felt anything at times when making a holy hour? But just showing up and waiting on the Lord shows a true relationship with him. I love my dog and all the dogs I've had. They show us what true devotion is. I will happily be the Lord's dog.
ReplyDeleteGuilty as well Barb! As imperfect as our time with Him may be, our faithfulness to such visits is a source of comfort and reparation to our loving Lord who is so frequently abandoned and ignored. Thank God he allows us dogs to come..
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