17 October 2023
And pray ye without ceasing in behalf of other men. For there is in them,
hope of repentance that they may attain to God. See, then, that they be
instructed by your works, if in no other way. Be ye meek in response to their
wrath, humble in opposition to their boasting: to their blasphemies return your
prayers; in contrast to their error, be ye steadfast in the faith; and for
their cruelty, manifest your gentleness. While we take care not to imitate
their conduct, let us be found their brethren in all true kindness; and let us
seek to be followers of the Lord (who ever more unjustly treated, more
destitute, more condemned?), that so no plant of the devil may be found in you,
but ye may remain in all holiness and sobriety in Jesus Christ, both with
respect to the flesh and spirit.
Saint Ignatius
No comments:
Post a Comment