In today’s video, we explore the essence of authentic Catholic spiritual life. While many commentators offer perspectives on living out the faith, we focus on how St. Alphonsus defines true Catholic spirituality and what it means for our daily lives.
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St Alphonsus writes in his book Uniformity with God’s will:
The devout Father John Tauler45 relates this personal experience: For years he had prayed God to send him someone who would teach him the real spiritual life. One day, at prayer, he heard a voice saying: “Go to such and such a church and you will have the answer to your prayers.” He went and at the door of the church he found a beggar, barefooted and in rags. He greeted the mendicant saying: “Good day, my friend.” “Thank you, sir, for your kind wishes, but I do not recall ever having had a ‘bad’ day.” “Then God has certainly given you a very happy life.” “That is very true, sir. I have never been unhappy. In saying this I am not making any rash statement either. This is the reason: When I have nothing to eat, I give thanks to God; when it rains or snows, I bless God’s providence; when someone insults me, drives me away, or otherwise mistreats me, I give glory to God. I said I’ve never had an unhappy day, and it’s the truth, because I am accustomed to will unreservedly what God wills. Whatever happens to me, sweet or bitter, I gladly receive from his hands as what is best for me. Hence my unvarying happiness.” “Where did you find God?” “I found him where I left creatures.” “Who are you anyway?” “I am a king.” “And where is your kingdom?” “In my soul, where everything is in good order; where the passions obey reason, and reason obeys God.” “How have you come to such a state of perfection?”
“By silence. I practice silence towards men, while I cultivate the habit of speaking with God. Conversing with God is the way I found and maintain my peace of soul.”
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