(God Alone Suffices, Third Edition, pg. 16)
"Is it worth it to give our heart to anything that is only a 'means', that is, something that exists today and may be gone tomorrow? Isn't it a better idea to take advantage of these means for the greater glory of God in order to be more united with our Lord?" (God Alone Suffices, Third Edition, pg. 16) Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and guide me in your way of life and truth. Free me from ignorance of your ways, and from deception caused by sinful pride and rebellion. May I love you wholly with all of my strength, mind, and will and seek to please you in all things. Add Comment Not that they became apostles through being chosen for some distinguished peculiarity of nature, since also Judas was chosen along with them. But they were capable of becoming apostles on being chosen by Him who foresees even ultimate issues. Matthias, accordingly, who was not chosen along with them, on showing himself worthy of becoming an apostle, is substituted for Judas. (Clement of Alexandria) "God bestows His love on everyone, even those who persecute Him or crucify Him. If you want to imitate Him,then you too should love the people who are a source of suffering and torment for you." (Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock, pg. 87-88) "God desires that we be more united to Him, and that we lead fuller lives of faith, relying solely on His power and His love." (God Alone Suffices, Third Edition, pg. 60) "There are two kinds of peace, just like there are two kinds of happiness. There is human peace and human happiness, both of which are short-lived and temporary. On the other hand, there is Christ's peace and Christ's happiness, which are born in us as a permanent reality when based on faith. (The Gift of Faith, Third Edition, pg.129) |