fifteen-hundred
years for this
exacting purification
to be detailed
and described
as ‘The Dark Night of the Soul’
by St John of the Cross,
does not mean
that it was not a
reality for the
first spiritual travellers.
We know without
a shadow of a doubt
that it was part of
their journey, for
without such a
purification they
could not have
been united with Christ.
I am astonished and in awehow the nature growsno matter what you do to it.I like this reflection this morningon nature and its abilityto put you and me in awe.
are not worthy to be comparedwith the glory that is goingbe revealed to the lover of God.My father, it is too painfulto drink from this cupof terrible sufferings.Please take it away from me.Yet not as I will, but as You will.I am obedient to you until death.My heart, do notvacillateabout your decision to servethe Lord…
which goals areworthwhile andwhich are not.It has noemotions.It cannot ‘feel.’
for like the grass they will soon wither,like green plants they will soon die away.Trust in the LORD and do good;dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.Delight yourself in the LORDand he will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the LORD;trust in him and he will do this:He will make…
and that his reignwould set in motionthe Times of the Gentiles.He knew that Babylonwould be the first kingdomto stride onto the pagesof history, as timemarched towards therapture of the Church;the second advent of Christ.God plannedthat glorious day,when a stone, cut outwithout hands, wouldstrike the statue onits feet of iron andclay and crush thekingdoms of this…
a vision of love and truth.Lead personally an ascetic life.Daily life should becomea practicum for mystical purgation.Struggle to give oneself,completely to God.Give yourself in love.
