How Does a Good Conscience Bring Joy?
Book 2, CHAPTER 6: The Joy of a Good Conscience Comment: A good conscience brings joy on many levels – one that comes to mind is that you don’t have to remember lies or excuses that you told to cover…
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Author Archive: Tim Moore
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Why Do The Saints Imitate Christ?
Book 3, Chapter 47: All Troubles Are to be Endured for the Sake of Eternal Life Comment: The Saints imitate Christ. So should we. The great cloud of witnesses (Heb 12:1)give us additional examples to emulate through prayer, works, joys…
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Book 3, Saints, Toil, tribulation, Work
Viewing and Acting with a Pure Mind and Simple Intention
Book 2, CHAPTER 4: A Pure Mind and Simple Intention Comment: “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God,” says our Savior (Matt 5:8). This reflection is a means to that end. Thomas advises us to…
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Who is a Good, Peaceful Disciple of Christ?
Book 2, CHAPTER 3: The Good, Peaceful Disciple of Christ. Comment: We must resolve to keep peace when adversity rises against us. Our complaints should only be about our own lack of effort – and should seek always to excuse…
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