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Wednesday 25 June 2014

No Fear!



A priest told me yesterday that the only thing keeping Catholics from becoming saints is fear. Now, I believe this as fear stops the growth of trust in Divine Providence and robs persons of joy. He had been on a priests' retreat and this was the theme. 

Fear, simply, is not believing in the love of God.  If one truly knows that God loves one, there is no fear in the soul or mind or heart. Purity of heart, mind and soul means that one has realized that God loves one despite one’s horrible failings and inadequacies.

One does not have to “prove” love to God, but merely rest in His Love.

Fear causes denial of grace and denial of death. Those who fear cannot face their intended end-to be with God forever.


Fear drives out love. One cannot trust anyone or anything when one lives in fear.


Love does drive out fear, bit by bit, one’s heart is cleared of sin and sadness.

Sadly, many older people fall into fear as they grow elderly. The media plays upon the fears of those who no longer can control their own destinies. Fear keeps them from community and created new suspicions where none are necessary.


Fear causes people to pull in, not to reach out. to be mistrustful and cynical.

We can trust through Christ Himself, and in Christ Himself.

To fear is to destroy the gifts and fruits of the Spirit.


The flowers of the field grow and flourish under the care of God. Should we fear that we shall not be cared for and tended like these little, humble creatures, His flowers?

Meditate on God's Divine Providence today. He has won the war. We only have to sweep up the battles.


to be continued..