a deeper commitment
to self-denial and
ascetic practices
as the path to a
richer life of prayer
and devotion.
He helps even
beginners to
navigate through
and then beyond
the purgative
phase of spiritual
growth and into
the illuminative phase.
(Recommended to read the story of St. Peter in relationship with Jesus in the Gospels of the Holy Bible)
than I myself,since He residesin my heart andis the very essenceof my being?Such should bethe attitude ofone who is seeking.’(Paramananda, The Upanishads)
But above all whatthe world needsmost are dreamers that do.’(Sarah Breathnach) .We need to dreamthe impossibledream in orderto make it possible,to bring it to fruition,to make it a reality.(written from the commentsof Marie Shine of Ireland)
the prophetsproclaim themand we – experience them.The poor on the earthlook up on you.Give them benevolenthands that they may give.Influence in your mightlovely hearts of human beingsto give and find happinessin giving freely.
Because you learned it that way in school?Because this is still common in this country?Because the believers seem to still have the majority?Because you do not worry too much about your faith?Then I answered:You shalt know why I believe:I believe because I can not believethat only lies and violencehave the last word,that people must livein…
are well-pleasingto the Fatherand that hishumble petitionsand heart-feltpraise rise upto into heavenas a sacrifice ofpraise and asweet-smellingsavour to God,as hands arelifted up in worship,thanksgiving andpleading supplications.
who discoveredthat Lord was his own,personal Shepherd,who provided forhis every need,gave him peacein his heart andsustained his soul,he grew up to bea man who loved the Lord.(Ref: Psalm 23of The Holy Bible)
