Oh Holy Dwelling Place of God!
(Stained Glass Window, Shrine of St. Dymphna- Massillon, Ohio
photo: R. Massaro)
TODAY'S WORD: SANCTITY
From the Catholic Dictionary by Donald Attwater:
An eminent degree of charity, from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and an unfeigned faith.
(1 Tim. I, 5)
Here is the quote from Timothy that this definition is taken from:
What we are aiming at in this warning is the love that springs from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.
With the holy season of Lent almost upon us, let us reflect on this description of holiness. Because, we must remember that whatever form of penance we choose, and if we are faithful and carry it out to the end, that this in itself does not constitute holiness. We must seek the Divine intervention and assistance of the the One Sanctifier, who bestows sanctifying grace upon us: the Holy Spirit!
May he grant us a high degree of charity, the crowning glory of all the virtues. May His love be poured into our hearts, a love that is not feighned, and produces good works inspired by holy motives. Then we will truly be temples of the Holy Spirit. Let us look to Our Lady, the dwelling place of God to obtain for us a pure heart.
Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS
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1 comment:
Your blog reminded me of the scripture, paraphrased, what is the Spirit saying to the Churhes? He who has ears should hear.
Today the Priest gave a homily using the Book of Wisdom. He said how "Wisdom breathes life into her children" and just as children grow, not of their own doing, so we also grow in holiness not by our own doing but by staying focused on Christ with patience and perseverance. Blessed be God! Thanks, Rose! ~I
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