"As the day breaks we see more clearly in a mirror the spots and stains of our faces. In the same way, as the inward light of the Holy Spirit enlightens our consciences, we see more clearly and distinctly the sins, inclinations and imperfections that keep us from reaching true devotion. The same light that enables us to see such defects and imperfections inflames us with a desire to cleanse and purify ourselves of them." (St. Francis de Sales)
"I acknowledged my sin to You, my guilt I covered not. I said, 'I confess my faults to the Lord,' and You took away the guilt of my sin. (Psalm 32:5)
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Nancy, this post is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it, and may God bless you and your dear ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. May God bless you and your dear ones also!
DeleteThis is lovely, especially for me to be reading on a Sunday morning :-)
ReplyDeleteMonica, thank you very much!
DeleteI love the Jesus quote to Saint Faustina on your other blog in your Mercy Unhindered post. Its so meaningful Although I pray the Divine Mercy, I have not yet read any books on St. Faustina. Now I know I should!
ReplyDeleteI love that quote too, Monica... it gives me so much HOPE. It came from St. Faustina's Diary, "Divine Mercy in My Soul," which I read some years ago. I didn't just read it - I savored and pondered and absorbed and lived with it, and definitely prayed with it. And I should be using PRESENT tense here, because I still do.
DeleteBeautiful. Reminds of St. John's of the Cross of light and love...the light reveals all of our imperfections. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jen! I love St. John of the Cross, especially his poetry.
DeleteI'm right with you, Colleen, in loving St. Francis de Sales.. and I think you highlighted a very good reason for this affection. Thank you!
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