“On this earth all is temptation. Crosses tempt us by irritating our pride, and prosperity by flattering it. Our life is a continual combat, but one in which Jesus Christ fights for us. We must pass on unmoved, while temptations rage around us, as the traveler, overtaken by a storm, simply wraps his cloak more closely about him, and pushes on more vigorously toward his destined home.”
Spiritual Progress explores the journey of enhancing one's spiritual well-being and inner development through various practices and philosophies. more
French poet born on August 6, 1651, and died on January 7, 1715. Francois Fenelon is renowned for his poetic works, which are characterized by their unique style and rich emotions, and have had a profound impact on the development of poetry both in France and around the world. more
“Let us often think of our own infirmities, and we shall become indulgent toward those of others.”
“Crosses are of no use to us but inasmuch as we yield ourselves up to them and forget ourselves.”
“The greater our dread of crosses, the more necessary they are for us.”