''We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides'' ( I. Loyola- founder of the Society of Jesus)
Above-mentioned quotation is often presented as a so-called proof for Jesuits' fideism and fanaticism. In fact, only a short-sighted person can spread such harmful opinions. For the greatest wisdom can be found in these words; Look: if the Church has been authorised by the Power of Jesus, is not She infallible ( at least in the matter of faith an moral issues) by a definition?
Besides, Our Lord knew that Devil is a liar and deceiver – that is why He gave us Saint I. Loyola. This brave man realised that the only sure norm and provision for our salvation is a firm obedience to the Church.
For only if a servant is obedient to the Bride-to-be, the future Bridegroom will pay him abundantly at the wedding time.
Saint Ignatius, pray for us!
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Tomasz, Racibórz
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Friday, 30 July 2010
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
They had doubts too...( The new lithany of hope)
"Can I ever be forgiven"? You often ask. Yes, you can because for our God impossible is nothing.
Replace previous question with "can I do any good for others" and trust. And if temptation to commit the greatest sin of all, that is to despair, somehow prevails, think of Saint Peter, Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, Saint Augustin, Saint I. Loyola, Blessed Bartolo Longo...
These "sinners" lived for us... As the visible signs of God's infinite mercy.
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Tomasz, Racibórz
Replace previous question with "can I do any good for others" and trust. And if temptation to commit the greatest sin of all, that is to despair, somehow prevails, think of Saint Peter, Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, Saint Augustin, Saint I. Loyola, Blessed Bartolo Longo...
These "sinners" lived for us... As the visible signs of God's infinite mercy.
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Tomasz, Racibórz
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