Today's Meditation
“It almost always happens that interior sentiments of
pride precede the commission of grievous sins. Peter was not aware of
his own weakness. He preferred himself before others; he trusted in
himself as though he were incapable of sinning, boasting that no
temptation would separate him from Jesus. He would not even believe
the assurance of his Divine Master, that he would deny him thrice.
Deceived by this vain confidence in his own strength, he neglects to
pray, and to have recourse to God; and God, in His justice, permits
him to fall, in punishment of his pride. There is nothing more
dangerous than to confide in our own strength, and trust to feelings
of fervor. We are full of malice, and capable of committing the most
enormous crimes, unless God supports us.”
—Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, p. 85-86 The School of Jesus Crucified
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