Self-Conquest - November 26

selfconquest (53)in #religion • 7 years ago

Self-Conquest

The conquest of self is the grandest triumph that man can achieve.
_{Once a day, at least, recall very earnestly that} “You are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you.” _{I Cor. iii. 15}

Ꚛ Twenty-sixth Day of November

Before the advent of Jesus Christ upon earth the beautiful virtue of humility was little known and little loved. It was even despised, because pride, the first cause of man’s fall, dominated all. The Son of God, therefore, came down from heaven to teach it, not only by word, but also by His example. St. Basil, contemplating the life of the divine Saviour, shows that every moment of it, from His birth to His death, teaches us this particular virtue.

St. Augustine, speaking of the humility of Jesus, says: “If His humility does not free us from pride, I know of no other remedy.” Writing to Dioscorus, he says: “Would you know, my friend, which is the virtue that makes us true disciples of Jesus Christ, and unites us intimately with God? Most emphatically I say it is humility. And as often as you ask me I shall tell you the same.”

―Thoughts of Many Hearts

_{Ask yourself: how does this matter affect me personally, what lesson does it convey to me, what suggestion for a better life, how can I improve my conduct; resolve to become a saint at any cost; think upon the eternal years; pray to the Holy Ghost that He may lead you in the way of perfection; finally recite attentively and devotedly the following Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit:

Oh Holy Spirit, divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate to Thee my understanding, heart, and will, my whole being for time and for eternity. May my understanding be always submissive to Thy heavenly inspirations, and to the teaching of the Church, of which Thou art the infallible guide; may my heart be ever inflamed with love of God and of my neighbor; may my will be ever conformed to the divine will, and may my whole life be a faithful imitation of the life and virtue of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to Whom with the Father and Thee be honor and glory forever. Amen.}

_{Self-Conquest. Rev. F. X. Lasance. 1936.} @selfconquest

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