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St Philip Neri in the 16th century would gather those each day who were desirous of seeking Christian perfection. He would read from a spiritual book and then discourse on the meaning of what was read. This podcast (and the nightly prayer group from which it springs) seeks to carry on St Philip’s method of helping people become holy, even saints, in their own homes.
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Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
What good are our five senses in the spiritual combat?
Last episode, we read chapter 20 which was all about combatting Sloth. The main answer to this enemy is faithfulness, diligence in good works that are small.
Why are small good works so valuable? God loves small things done with great love. Let us ask for the grace to be faithful in small things. Sloth makes us neglect the small things. Why? They seem so difficult. But Christ said, he who is faithful in little will be faithful in much (Luke 16:10). He who was faithful with the five talents, received more (Mt 25). Those who were faithful in the master’s money were given many kingdoms (Luke 19)..
Small things matter..because they build up virtues, good habits, interior readiness.
Small things matter...go after one enemy at a time...cannot fight them all.
God is with you. You will hold off the rest!
Two Pieces of ADVICE about Prayer:
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When you think you want to pray for an hour...cannot you not watch one hour with me? Jesus asked….but you feel distaste...you do not want to pray for so long...just do this.....pray for 15 minutes......after that...pray for another 15 minutes…
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BUT sometimes, if the repugnance is so great...leave it...stop...come back later... take a short break.
MANUAL LABOUR...WORK
Why are we so afraid? Why dread work? Why dread labour? Why are we so scared of losing our ease? Why do we keep ourselves from taking the first step? SLOTH truly ruins so much! Lord help us!
What if I do not live to see tomorrow? What if the heavenly Bridegroom appears tonight?
But why is SLOTH so hard to conquer? Because the Lord wants to give you even greater gifts. This may be the hardest vice to beat. But because it requires so much conquering of self, the reward is even greater. Many saints had this vice as their predominant fault...their predominant passion was for Rest, Ease…
Courage!
In this episode, we will read chapter 21. Chapter 21 moves from talking about our intellect/understanding and our will to our lower powers (the senses).
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