In this episode of the Podcast we speak with Randy Engel through her operational existence – her writings – we exist both in our essence and our operations as do the angels; their operations are two fold, knowing and loving.

Continuation: Who should and who shouldn’t be on a low info diet,

The role of a guide,

The effects of micro dosing, on Truth;

MEDITATION: To suppress the Catholic People – how it will affect you –

They have released unrestricted warfare on the laity, on Jesus, – Bishop how have you stood against this? Cf, Mackillopcoalition.wordpress.com

THE TASK OF FORMING BELIEVERS:

The Means of Perfection:

Once we have formed deep convictions concerning the obligation of tending to perfection, it remains but to seek and use the means that lead to perfection. Cf Fr. A. Tanquerey, The Spiritual Life

The General Means of Perfection: Google this phrase: cf cf bellarmineforum.org

1. Fidelity in small things.

By this, greater graces are obtained and grave sins more easily avoided.

2. A habit of self-control.

St. Paul says of himself: “I chastise my body and bring it into subjection; lest perhaps when have preached to others, I myself should become a castaway” (1 Cor. ix. 27). Self-control is a sort of abstinence; it is far more profitable than merely abstaining from food. He who can rule himself is a king; for instead of being led captive by his passions, he dominates them. Self-conquest is the mark of a true Christian. Our Lord says: “If any man will follow Me, let him deny himself” (Mark viii. 34); that is to say, he that will be My disciple must practice self-abnegation. St. Paul also says: “They that are Christ’s have crucified their flesh with the vices and concupiscences” (Gal v. 24). A fish that is alive swims against the current; a dead one is carried along by it. Hence you can easily ascertain whether you have the life of the Spirit in you, or whether you are dead; ask yourself whether you stem the tide of your sinful desires, or if you are carried away by it.

3. Abstinence from all that is superfluous, especially in regard to eating and drinking.

Hence Our Lord says: “Woe to you that are filled” (Luke vi. 25). And St. Peter exhorts the faithful thus: “Be sober and watch; because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion goeth about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. v. 8).

4. Order and regularity.

For this is conducive to peace of mind and rapid advancement in sanctity.

5. Frequent recourse to prayer.

By this means many temptations are held aloof, and graces in abundant measure obtained.

6. Frequent recourse to the sacraments.

7. Frequent recourse to study; the life of Our Lord and the lives of the saints, and meditation on the truths of religion.

Specific Means to Perfection: Coming up!

They will mourn for him as for an only son, since it is the innocent one of the Lord who has been slain.

Listen, O God, to my voice;

keep me safe from fear of the enemy.

Protect me from the alliances of the wicked,

from the crowd of those who do evil.

They have sharpened their tongues like swords,

aimed poisonous words like arrows,

to shoot at the innocent in secret. ...