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Words to Live by – from Catholic Tradition

Do we seek the glory of Christ?
If so, then we must seek the cross.

St. John of the Cross, Mystical Doctor of the Church, teaches:

He who seeks not the cross of Christ seeks not the glory of Christ.

Maxims on Love, #23.

If the above words of the great Mystical Doctor inspire you to seek to be more generous with Our Lord Jesus Christ, you might be aided by praying this short prayer every day:

Dear Lord, I freely choose and beg Thee for a life completely full of trials and tribulations, crosses and difficulties, to imitate Thee, to please Thee, out of pure love for Thee and for the greater honor and glory.

What we hold

If you want to know what is your “god”, and what is most important to you, reflect on what you like most to talk about and to think about.

Cf., Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Section: How to make a good choice, Second Way, Fourth Rule.

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