Monday, July 19, 2010

Obstacles to faith

Gospel for today: Matthew 12:38-42

"In today's world, many people are blind to the supernatural because of pride...
...Pride is the principle obstacle in our struggle. But there are other obstacles, such as a comfort-seeking environment with its instinctive aversion to sacrifice and the Cross. This environment rings with it subtle tempting attachments which will provide plenty of human reasons for not doing the will of God. Following God's will is a joyful way, but it also requires constant effort and self-surrender. It means 'savage sincerity' in spiritual direction. It means keeping a lock on our heart and a brake on our will. We need to purify our heart from its wayward affections so that it can be filled with the true love of Christ. It is indeed hard to appreciate the light when one's vision is clouded.
...Laziness and love of comfort are two other obstacles which can affect our struggle." --from In Conversation With God, vol. 4, pp. 194-5
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Novena to the Holy Spirit

"Wait for the promise of the Father...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." Acts 1:5,6

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.