Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

 

  “There is only one thing that can stop you from reaching the goal of sainthood which Christ has chosen for you. That one thing is you.” (Christine Watkins from Mary's Mantle ) As Christine Watkins and others have pointed out, I do recognize that the biggest enemy to my sanctification and salvation is myself. God tells me I must trust in Him. He tells me to keep my eyes on Him at all times. He tells me to accept whatever He permits to happen to me as being what is best for my salvation. He tells me I must believe in Him even if everyone around me has rejected me, mocked me or persecuted me. He tells me that He and He alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life. He tells me that on my own I can accomplish nothing, but that with Him all things are possible. He tells me not to put my trust in man but only in Him. Lord, I believe these truths, yet I  am weak and ignore them far too often. How foolish I have been; how often I have offended You, Who love me so. I have know...

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. St. Faustina Kowalska "All grace flows from mercy, and the last hour abounds with mercy for us. Let no one doubt concerning the goodness of God; even if a person's sins were as dark as night, God's mercy is stronger than our misery. One thing alone is necessary, that the sinner set ajar the door of his heart, be it ever so little, to let in a ray of God's merciful Grace, and then God will do the rest." (From Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska - Divine Mercy in My Soul ) Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P. "The Church’s invitation to join the Eucharistic Revival isn’t just another program. It’s a plea for each and every disciple’s heart to be re-ignited with a greater love for Christ in the Eucharist. Renewed love for the Eucharist will transform our lives and the very shape of the Church in our country....