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Virtue Lies In Moderation

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“The practices of mortification should beMortification1 modified by prudence and the advice of a wise director, because it often happens that the Devil urges a soul to excessive penances to tire her and render her unfit for the service of God and the fulfillment of her duties.”                        -Anna Maria Taigi For Reflection: How does the Devil use excessive mortification against us? Virtue lies in moderation. In light of this, how do I appraise the mortifications I committed to yesterday? Are they excessive? Are they not sacrificial enough? What is the Holy Spirit asking me to do?

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Life of Union with Mary NEW! Fr. Emile Neubert, SM PB 294 Pages Click Here For More Information

Chapter One   Page 6 Importance of This Life of Union

For some, the life of union with Mary is only a matter of attraction which depends on personal vocation or on temperament. One soul feels itself drawn to a life of union with Jesus in the Eucharist; another, to a marked devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus; a third, to the contemplation of Jesus suffering; a fourth, to a life of union with Mary.

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