Monday Musings - The Affections Which We Ought to Exercise Toward God

"The seven dispositions with relation to our Lord in which you should exercise yourself are as follows:

                       Love Him with most ardent love;

                       Fear Him above all things;

                       Render Him the honor and respect which are His due;

                       Have a most constant zeal in His service; 

                        Thank and praise Him;

                        Obey promptly and perfectly all His commands;

                        Relish the divine sweetness as keenly as possible."

(St. Vincent Ferrer, O.P. from A Treatise on the Spiritual Life)