I realize that I will sometimes fail in this conquest of the world. But I take heart in believing in Christ who already pardoned me on the Cross, and continues to offer me His pardon through the Sacrament of Penance. I also know that I always have an advocate to plead my cause before the Father. He, the Just One, the LORD Jesus Christ, in His own person, is the atonement made not only for my sins, but for the sins of the whole world, so that we may win the Victory.
Therefore, I will cling ever so tightly to the Blessed Mother’s hand, trusting that she leads me always to the LORD Jesus, who does not lose battles. If I should stray from Him for any reason, I will react with humility and once again ask Mary to help me to begin again and again.
Purity in Thought
In the Book of Proverbs, we read that a man is as he thinks within himself. The human spirit is attacked in many ways, but the most vigorous assault is that which happens upon our way of thinking. When I consider St. Paul’s long list of sins which he calls the works of the flesh, I notice that many of these are sins of the mind. I sense that satan knows we become what we think because our thoughts often lead to our actions. This is the reason he works to influence our …show more content…
When I have too great an admiration for myself, I may start making my own laws and become a judge of morality. In essence I become my own god. Soon the ego is elevated and it produces criticism, back-biting, slander, and character assassination. Then comes boasting and self-glorification, with the love of publicity and conceit in what others say. Hypocrisy and pretentiousness soon fall in line, and before long there is discord and a resentment of anyone who dares to cross me. Quarrels erupt when anyone challenges my wishes, followed closely by disobedience and refusal to submit to authority and to GOD's
Therefore, I will cling ever so tightly to the Blessed Mother’s hand, trusting that she leads me always to the LORD Jesus, who does not lose battles. If I should stray from Him for any reason, I will react with humility and once again ask Mary to help me to begin again and again.
Purity in Thought
In the Book of Proverbs, we read that a man is as he thinks within himself. The human spirit is attacked in many ways, but the most vigorous assault is that which happens upon our way of thinking. When I consider St. Paul’s long list of sins which he calls the works of the flesh, I notice that many of these are sins of the mind. I sense that satan knows we become what we think because our thoughts often lead to our actions. This is the reason he works to influence our …show more content…
When I have too great an admiration for myself, I may start making my own laws and become a judge of morality. In essence I become my own god. Soon the ego is elevated and it produces criticism, back-biting, slander, and character assassination. Then comes boasting and self-glorification, with the love of publicity and conceit in what others say. Hypocrisy and pretentiousness soon fall in line, and before long there is discord and a resentment of anyone who dares to cross me. Quarrels erupt when anyone challenges my wishes, followed closely by disobedience and refusal to submit to authority and to GOD's