“a person cannot remain stationary in spiritual life: one either advances and develops or moves backward
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“many ascetics, in a state of God-forsakenness, fall into despair and are therefore unable to go further. But one who remembers that the Lord loves him nonetheless stands firm as a stronghold against the shifting winds.
“a person who has come to know the joy of Divine glory receives the spiritual strength to remain unshaken amid sorrows and trials, and to walk with confidence along the path leading to salvation in Christ Jesus
“an ascetic feat for which the soul is not yet ready does not strengthen a person. It unsettles him and leaves despondency behind instead of grace
“Such transformation, he added, also affects families and communities because those around a person striving to live spiritually encounter love, patience, kindness and a willingness to help
“We cannot journey toward God while turning our backs on our fellow human beings.
