Christian contemplation thrown into the muddy highways of the world : encouragement : experiences : resources
In this fifth week of Lent, quotes posted to social media (Facebook, Instagram, X) followed up on the last quote of the previous week. The focus is the work that the dark night, contemplation, and our relationship with God in general accomplish: making us the one God created us to be, nothing less, nothing different, …
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Here are two characteristics of love: it is to be for one another, that is, mutual, and it must be constant. Saint Anthony of Padua
In this foggy place, the saints shine like stars in the sky [cf. Phil 2:15]… Saints are indeed stars, and Christ keeps them under the sway of his Providence, so that they do not appear when they want to, but are ready for the time appointed by Him. And when they feel his command resound …
The Creator of the heavens obeys a carpenter; the God of eternal glory listens to a poor virgin. Has anyone ever witnessed anything comparable to this? Has any ear heard anything like this? Let the philosopher no longer disdain from listening to the common labourer, the wise man to a simple one, the educated to …
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Glory is joy in suffering and patience in persecution. Saint Anthony of Padua
“The body of Christ which is the Church” (Col 1:24) still suffers crucifixion and death… Soldiers and devils still crucify the body of Christ, that is, afflict its members with temptations. Unbelievers still offers it the gall and vinegar of prejudice and persecution to drink. Saint Anthony of Padua
A couple of years ago I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Padua, where Anthony of Padua and Lisbon is buried. It may not be obvious from this blog, but Anthony is one of my favourite saints. I had been to his birthplace is Lisbon before, and now I had the opportunity to visit his …
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Taking the example of Christ and of Saint Peter, we too should stand in the centre of our brothers. Saint Anthony of Padua
Contemplation is a ladder to God. And when you come down the ladder, come to the aid of your neighbour in need. Saint Anthony of Padua
In one of his sermons, Saint Anthony of Padua says of Christ, His very physical appearance, on which the angels desire to look, is a source of joy. This reminds me of Mount Tabor. Christ took James, John, and Peter up Mount Tabor and was transfigured before them. He shone in glory. His appearance was …
Contemplative in the Mud 