![]() ![]() Moreover, it cuts at the root of many a hindrance which the world tries to throw in our way, and so to say, commits us to the pursuit of holiness. ![]() This open confession that you intend to serve God, and that you have devoted yourself deliberately and heartily to His Holy Love, is very acceptable to His Divine Majesty, for He would not have any of us ashamed of Him or of His Cross. ![]() Acknowledge boldly that you try to meditate, that you would rather die than commit a mortal sin that you frequent the Sacraments, and follow the advice of your director (although for various reasons it may not be necessary to mention his name). Make open profession of your desire to be devout I will not say to be devout, but to desire it and do not be ashamed of the ordinary, needful actions which lead us on in the Love of God. after meditation, and make continual protestation of your intention to keep it, saying with David, “I will never forget Thy Commandments, for with them Thou hast quickened me.”And whenever you feel any deterioration in your spiritual condition, take out your protest, and prostrating yourself in a humble spirit, renew it heartily, and you will assuredly find great relief. On the first day of every month renew the resolution given in Part I. ![]() We are continuing our way through An Introduction to the Devout Life with Part V, Chapter 18, “Three Important and Final Counsels.” Saint Francis gives some final advice before he sends us into the world of living the devout life. ![]()
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