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Emerentiana · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2010, 12:35:10 PM »

From the Book "Spiritual Combat (Fr Lorenzo Scupoli)

Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue

"Speak willingly of God, especially of His love and goodness; but with fear and caution, lest even here thou fall into error: rather take pleasure in listening whil others speak of Him, treasuring up their words in the depth of thy heart"

Emerentiana · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2010, 12:39:24 PM »

Here is background of the book Spiritual Combat

ahttp://www.catholictradition.org/Classics/combat.htm

JoanScholastica · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2010, 05:47:30 PM »

thanks! the site is a good link...

Emerentiana · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2010, 01:38:33 PM »

From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)

Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue

"Consider well the things which thy heart suggests to thee before they pass on to thy tongue"

Emerentiana · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2010, 11:58:09 AM »

From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)

Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue[/b]

"Silence is the friend of him who distrusts himself and trusts in God; it is the guard of holy prayer, and a wonderful aid in the practice of virtue"

gladius_veritatis · « **Reply #20 on:** September 22, 2010, 08:18:28 PM »

Quote from: JoanScholastica

Is this book written by a saint?

No, but it was a favorite of several Saints.

Emerentiana · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2010, 11:04:48 PM »

From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)

Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue

"In order to acquire the practice of silence, consider frequently the great benefits which arise therefrom, and the evils and dangers of talkativeness. Love this virtue; and in order to acquire the habit of it, keep silence occasionally even at times when thou mightest lawfully speak, provided this be not to thine own prejudice, or to that of others." "Silence is a strong fortress in the spiritual combat, and a sure pledge of victory"

JoanScholastica · « **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2010, 05:06:25 AM »

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Quote from: JoanScholastica
Is this book written by a saint?

No, but it was a favorite of several Saints.

Thanks, GV, but could you name a few?

MyrnaM · « **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2010, 08:34:10 AM »

"Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words"

Francis of Assisi

"If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man's conscience, although he do not obey it yet he shall not be dismissed"

Francis of Assisi

Found on the WWW

gladius_veritatis · « **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2010, 09:38:35 AM »

Joan,

I no longer own it, but I believe the TAN reprint says, on the jacket, that it was the favorite of St Francis de Sales, among others.

I am certain some Saints held Scupoli's book in very high esteem, but someone who can read the back/inside cover and introduction could verify better than I.

JoanScholastica · « **Reply #25 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:01:53 AM »

Thanks for the info, GV!

Emerentiana · « **Reply #26 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:15:48 AM »

From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)

Chapter 25: THAT, IN ORDER TO FIGHT SUCCESSFULLY AGAINST HIS ENEMIES, THE SOLDIER OF CHRIST MUST AVOID AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ALL PERTERBATION AND DISQUIET OF MIND

"As to other sad and trying events, such as sickness, wounds, or loss of dearest friends, pestilence, fire, war, or such-like evils, though these, being painful to nature, are for the most part shunned by the men of the world, yet may we, by divine grace, not only desire, but even love them, as just chistisements upon the wicked and occasions of virtue to the just.
For therefore does Our Lord take pleasure in sending them; and thus, borne forward by His will, we shall pass with a calm and quiet spirit through all the bitterness and contradictions of this life. And be assured, that all disquiet on our part is displeasing in His sight: for, of whatever kind it be, it is never free from imperfection and always springs from some evil root of self love"

Lybus · « **Reply #27 on:** September 27, 2010, 08:46:55 PM »

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
St. Francis de Sales

I really liked that one for some reason. Thanks for sharing it!

Emerentiana · « **Reply #28 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:48:41 PM »

From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)

Chapter 25: THAT, IN ORDER TO FIGHT SUCCESSFULLY AGAINST HIS ENEMIES, THE SOLDIER OF CHRIST MUST AVOID AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ALL PERTERBATION AND DISQUIET OF MIND (continued)

"Keep, therefore, a sentinal always on the watch, who as soon as he shall discern the approach of anything likely to disquiet or disturb thee, may give thee a signal to take up thy weapons of defense.

And consider that, all these evils, and many others of like mind, though outwardly they appear to be such, are not indeed real evils, nor can they rob us of any real good, but are all ordered or permitted by God for the righteous ends of which we have spoken, or, for others most wise and holy, although beyond our power to discern".