Thecatholicbozo - Jesus Christ, Holy Wisdom, Illumine My Blindness

"For all things which seem to be for our peace and for our happiness, when Thou art absent, are nothing; and in truth contribute nothing to our felicity.

Thou, therefore, art the foundation of all good, the height of life, and the depth of wisdom' and to trust in Thee above all things is the greatest comfort of Thy servant.

To Thee I lift up mine eyes; in Thee O my God, the Father of mercies, I put my trust. (Ps 140:8)

Bless and sanctify my soul with Thy heavenly blessings, that it may be made Thy holy habitation, and the seat of Thine eternal glory; and let nothing be found in the temple of Thy dignity that my offend the eyes of Thy majesty."

-Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ

do not deny anyone mercy, including yourself

The church should be known by its fidelity to the Lord, its passion for worship, and its pursuit of purity.

John Piper

"What dost thou chiefly require of a guilty and wretched sinner but that he should heartily repent and humble himself for his sins?

In true contrition and humility of heart is brought forth hope of forgiveness; a troubled conscience is reconciled; grace that was lost is recovered; a man is secured from the wrath to come, and God meets the penitent soul in the holy kiss of peace.

Humble contrition for sins is an acceptable sacrifice to Thee, O Lord (Ps 1:19), of far sweeter odor in Thy sight than the burning of frankincense.

this is also that pleasing ointment which Thou wouldst have to be poured upon Thy sacred feet, for Thou never yet hast despised a contrite and humbled heart."

-Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ