19 Feb 2014
...
is those mysteries that are non-evident and unseen (fides est de non
visis) for we are certain beforehand that Providence is directing all
things infallibly to a good purpose, and we are more convinced of the
rectitude of His designs than ... The principle is, that obviously
self-abandonment does not dispense us from doing everything in our power
to fulfil God's will as made known in the commandments and counsels,
and in the events of life; but so long as we have the ...
02 Sep 2013
All
things that the child does is for the creation of the man he will
become. The parent guides that process. Let me start with language
skills, such as ... And I add; virtues of love, honesty, wisdom, peace,
diligence, patience, zeal, perseverance. prudence, justice, temperance,
fortitude, faith, hope, rectitude, obedience, reverence, humility. The
problems occur when the parents do not cooperate with the sensitive
...... St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Thomas Aquinas Pray for us ...
25 Jan 2013
307
"Pure in heart" refers to those who have attuned their intellects and
wills to the demands of God's holiness, chiefly in three areas:
charity;308 chastity or sexual rectitude;309 love of truth and orthodoxy
of faith.310 There is a connection ... by purity of intention which
consists in seeking the true end of man: with simplicity of vision, the
baptized person seeks to find and to fulfill God's will in
everything;313 ...... St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Thomas Aquinas Pray for
us ...
03 Sep 2013
3)
Self-discipline. After concentration will come perseverance . ... And I
add; virtues of perseverance, honesty, diligence, temperance, justice,
prudence, obedience, purity, courage (bravery), self-control, rectitude,
integrity, love.