June 23, 2005
Struggle with Sin
The road and ascent to God, then, necessarily demands a habitual effort to renounce and mortify the appetites; the sooner this mortification is achieved, the sooner the soul reaches the top. But until the appetites are eliminated, a person will not arrive, no matter how much virtue he practices. For he will fail to acquire perfect virtue, which lies in keeping the soul empty, naked, and purified of every appetite. - - St. John of the Cross The Ascent of Mount CarmelWe must work toward holiness every day. Through our struggle, we are freed from sin and become closer to Christ.
God bless,
Jay
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Comments
i remember years ago,, i commited the same sin over and over again,, i said, "Lord, if i were you, i would not even forgive me anymore for this same sin,," His Majesty asked me, " Andrea, how many times are you to forgive ? "
i said, "70x7 Lord" His Majesty said, "if you are to forgive 70x7, wouldn't the Son of Man do more?"
No sin commited by tiny man can be greater than the Love that was poured out on the cross ! (but old ugly would sure like to make us think so)
