"It is better to be burdened and in company with the strong than to be unburdened and with the weak. When you are burdened you are close to God, your strength, who abides with the afflicted. When you are relieved of the burden you are close to yourself, your own weakness; for virtue and strength of soul grow and are confirmed in the trials of patience."

St John of the Cross, OCD - Doctor of the Church

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"A single act of uniformity with the divine will suffices to make a saint."

St Alphonsus de Liguori

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"The one thing necessary which Jesus spoke of to Martha and Mary consists in hearing the word of God and living by it."

R. Garrigou-Lagrange, OP

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FROM THE "PENNY CATECHISM"
     

re Article 8 of Apostle's Creed
77.

What is the eighth article of the Creed?
 

The eighth article of the Creed is, 'I believe in the Holy Spirit'.
 
78. Who is the Holy Spirit?

 

The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity.
 
  79. From whom does the Holy Spirit proceed?
 
 

The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son.
 
80. Is the Holy Spirit equal to the Father and to the Son?
 

The Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and to the Son, for he is the same Lord and God as they are.
 
81. When did the Holy Spirit come down on the Apostles?
 

The Holy Spirit came down on the Apostles on Pentecost, in the form of 'parted tongues, as it were, of fire. Acts 2:3
 
82. Why did the Holy Spirit come down on the Apostles?
 

The Holy Spirit came down on the Apostles to confirm their faith, to sanctify them, and to enable them to found the Church.