"It is not God's will that we should abound in spiritual delights, but that in all things we should submit to his holy will."

Blessed Henry Suso

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"Try to turn your heart from the love of things visible and bring yourself to things invisible. For they who follow their own evil passions stain their consciences and lose the grace of God. "

Thomas á Kempis

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"To think of oneself as nothing, and always to think well and highly of others is the best and most perfect wisdom. Wherefore, if you see another sin openly or commit a serious crime, do not consider yourself better, for you do not know how long you can remain in good estate. All men are frail, but you must admit that none is more frail than yourself. "

Thomas á Kempis

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FROM THE "PENNY CATECHISM"
     

re Article 1 of Apostle's Creed
13.

What are the chief things which God has revealed?
 

The chief things which God has revealed are contained in the Apostles' Creed.
 
14. Say the Apostles' Creed.

 

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth;
- and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
- who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary;
- suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;
- he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead;
- he ascended into heaven; is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
- from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.
- I believe in the Holy Spirit;
- the Holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints;
- the forgiveness of sins;
- the resurrection of the body;
- and life everlasting.
Amen.
 
  15. How is the Apostles' Creed divided?
 
 

The Apostles' Creed is divided into twelve parts or articles.
 
16. What is the first article of the Creed?
 

The first article of the Creed is, 'I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth'.
 
17. What is God?
 

God is the supreme Spirit, who alone exists of himself, and is infinite in all perfections.
 
18. Why is God called Almighty?
 

God is called 'Almighty' because he can do all things: 'With God all things are possible'. Matt 19:26
 
19. Why is God called Creator of heaven and earth?
 

God is called 'Creator of heaven and earth' because he made heaven and earth, and all things, out of nothing, by his word.
 
20. Had God any beginning?
 

God had no beginning: he always was, he is, and he always will be.
 
21. Where is God?
 

God is everywhere.
 
22. Does God know and see all things?
 

God knows and sees all things, even our most secret thoughts.
 
23. Has God any body?
 

God has no body; he is a spirit.
 
24. Is there only one God?
 

There is only one God.
 
25. Are there three Persons in God?
 

There are three Persons in God: God the Father, God
the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
 
26. Are these three Persons three Gods?
 

These three Persons are not three Gods: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are all one and the same God.
 
27. What is the mystery of the three Persons in one God called?
 

The mystery of the three Persons in one God is called the mystery of the Blessed Trinity.
 
28. What do you mean by a mystery?
 

By a mystery I mean a truth which is above reason, but revealed by God.
 
29. Is there any likeness to the Blessed Trinity in your soul?
 

There is this likeness to the Blessed Trinity in my soul: that as in one God there are three Persons, so in my one soul there are three powers.
 
30. Which are the three powers of your soul?
 

The three powers of my soul are my memory, my understanding, and my will.