“Deeds of violence in our society are performed largely by those trying to establish their self-esteem, to defend their self-image, and to demonstrate that they, too, are significant.” TryingSelfViolenceSocietySelf EsteemDeedsSignificantEsteemOur Society Book:Power and Innocence: A Search for the Sources of Violence Source: Power and Innocence: A Search for the Sources of Violence
“After you have made a decision that is pleasing to God, the Devil may try to make you have second thoughts. Intensify your prayer time, meditation, and good deeds. For if Satan's temptations merely cause you to increase your efforts to grow in holiness, he'll have an incentive to leave you alone.” IfsTryingMayMadeGrowsCausesPrayerDecisionEffortMeditationDevilIncreaseSaintDeedsTemptationSatanHolinessGood DeedsIncentivesOur PrayersSpiritual WarfareSecond ThoughtsPrayer Time Author:Ignatius of Loyola