"The sins of the world are too great! The sins which lead most souls to hell are sins of the flesh! Certain fashions are going to be introduced which will offend Our Lord very much. Those who serve God should not follow these fashions. The Church has no fashions; Our Lord is always the same. Many marriages are not good; they do not please Our Lord and are not of God."— Our Lady of Fatima
"The spring is already past and is long gone. My soul was deaf to the voice of the Bridegroom when he lovingly invited me to follow him after the harsh season was over, after winter had passed. My soul adorned itself all through the spring, but it slept the sleep of the ungrateful, and it awoke too late. My soul sought my beloved everywhere, and thanks to God's mercy, my soul found him seated in the midst of many lovers whose hands were full of flowers offering him their fragrance.
My soul acknowledge its mistake and determined to follow after him. I took the last place in line. Even now, though, my soul does not know what to offer him, since it has nothing of its own to offer. And yet be amazed at the goodness of this divine lover, who does not push away my soul but draws it to himself with loving qualities. My God, how does one respond to such perfect love?"
-Padre Pio
#saint #quote
My soul acknowledge its mistake and determined to follow after him. I took the last place in line. Even now, though, my soul does not know what to offer him, since it has nothing of its own to offer. And yet be amazed at the goodness of this divine lover, who does not push away my soul but draws it to himself with loving qualities. My God, how does one respond to such perfect love?"
-Padre Pio
#saint #quote
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Alfred Schnittke - Choir Concerto No. 1 - O Master of All Living (1984-85)
Forwarded from Heathens Begone (🦦 Don Pérez 🦦)
On what basis are the temperaments classified?
There is a diversity of opinion among psychologists concerning the classification of temperament. For our purposes we may define temperament as the pattern of inclinations and reactions that proceed from the physiological constitution of the individual. It is a dynamic factor that determines to a great extent the manner in which an individual will react to stimuli of various kinds. The temperaments are classified according to how someone reacts to stimulation or impression. There are four possible temperaments one may have:
1) The person may react very strong and quickly – the resulting impression is faint and lasts for a short time. Strong reaction, faint impression. (Sanguine)
2) The person may react very strong and quickly – this time the resulting impression is strong and long lasting. Strong reaction, strong and long lasting impression. (Choleric)
3) The person may react slowly and weakly, but if stimulated often enough; the resulting impression is strong and long lasting. Slow reaction, strong and long lasting impression. (Melancholic)
4) The person may react slowly and weakly –and the resulting impression is faint and may last only a short time. Slow reaction, faint impression. (Phlegmatic)
It is Rooted as it is in the physiological structure, temperament is something innate and hereditary; it is the natural inclination of the somatic structure. It is, therefore, something permanent and admits of only secondary modification; it can never be totally destroyed. The axiom “grace does not destroy nature but perfects it” has its most obvious application in the area of temperament.
There is a diversity of opinion among psychologists concerning the classification of temperament. For our purposes we may define temperament as the pattern of inclinations and reactions that proceed from the physiological constitution of the individual. It is a dynamic factor that determines to a great extent the manner in which an individual will react to stimuli of various kinds. The temperaments are classified according to how someone reacts to stimulation or impression. There are four possible temperaments one may have:
1) The person may react very strong and quickly – the resulting impression is faint and lasts for a short time. Strong reaction, faint impression. (Sanguine)
2) The person may react very strong and quickly – this time the resulting impression is strong and long lasting. Strong reaction, strong and long lasting impression. (Choleric)
3) The person may react slowly and weakly, but if stimulated often enough; the resulting impression is strong and long lasting. Slow reaction, strong and long lasting impression. (Melancholic)
4) The person may react slowly and weakly –and the resulting impression is faint and may last only a short time. Slow reaction, faint impression. (Phlegmatic)
It is Rooted as it is in the physiological structure, temperament is something innate and hereditary; it is the natural inclination of the somatic structure. It is, therefore, something permanent and admits of only secondary modification; it can never be totally destroyed. The axiom “grace does not destroy nature but perfects it” has its most obvious application in the area of temperament.
Forwarded from Heathens Begone (🦦 Don Pérez 🦦)
1) The Sanguine Temperament – Positives: Optimistic, extroverted, friendly, agreeable, compassionate, cheerful, enthusiastic. Negatives: Superficial, inconstant, and hasty in judgement, talkative, prone to vanity, flattery, and envy. Tend to rely on their feelings in matter of religion and can be quickly discouraged.
-Predominant faults tend to center around sensuality, making them prone to gluttony and lust. They need to be mindful to avoid bad company, and should strive to develop the virtues of detachment, silence, temperance, modesty and chastity. They should practice daily acts of self-denial. Examples of Saints with the sanguine temperament: St. Augustine, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Francis Xavier, St. Rose of Lima.
2) The Choleric Temperament – Positives: Act favorably to reason and high ideals. Tend to be very practical and very active with great powers of concentration and endurance. A tendency to be strong willed, constant, and generous. Negatives: Strong passions and are prone to anger. Obstinate, stubborn, and impatient. A tendency to be domineering and hard with a lack of compassion and sympathy for their fellow man.
-Predominant faults are pride and/or anger. They need to be mindful to develop the virtues of humility, meekness, kindness, and charity. They should foster a devotion to the sacred heart and say the litany of humility daily. They should read and meditate on the sufferings of Christ. They should strive to calmly accept humiliations and frustrations. Examples of Saints with the choleric temperament: St. Jerome, St. Ignatius, St. Francis de Sales.
3) Melancholic Temperament – Positives: Sympathetic with a tenderness and generosity towards their friends. Inclined towards reflection, piety, and the interior life. Negatives: Surrender too easily and are overly reserved and overly serious (except with close friends).
-Predominant faults are sorrow, fear, aversion, despondency, and despair. They need to pay close attention to resentful feelings or over sensitiveness, and strive to develop a joyous attitude by keeping careful custody of the mind in regards to sad or depressing thoughts. They need to work on the virtues of fortitude, charity, and hope. They should develop a spirit of prayer, since they are inclined to interior life. Examples of Saints with the melancholic temperament: St. Bernard, St: Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Therese of Lisieux .
4) Phlegmatic Temperament: Positives: Tranquil, discreet, sober, and mentally balanced with good common sense. Not easily irritated, demand very little. Prudent, sensible, and work with a measured pace. Negatives: Procrastination, ease and comfort, unambitious with a lacking of interest in events around them.
-Predominant fault: Sloth. Must be mindful to develop deep convictions to rouse themselves and demand of themselves methodical and constant efforts toward greater perfection. Examples of Saints with a phlegmatic temperament: St. Thomas Aquinas.
-Predominant faults tend to center around sensuality, making them prone to gluttony and lust. They need to be mindful to avoid bad company, and should strive to develop the virtues of detachment, silence, temperance, modesty and chastity. They should practice daily acts of self-denial. Examples of Saints with the sanguine temperament: St. Augustine, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Francis Xavier, St. Rose of Lima.
2) The Choleric Temperament – Positives: Act favorably to reason and high ideals. Tend to be very practical and very active with great powers of concentration and endurance. A tendency to be strong willed, constant, and generous. Negatives: Strong passions and are prone to anger. Obstinate, stubborn, and impatient. A tendency to be domineering and hard with a lack of compassion and sympathy for their fellow man.
-Predominant faults are pride and/or anger. They need to be mindful to develop the virtues of humility, meekness, kindness, and charity. They should foster a devotion to the sacred heart and say the litany of humility daily. They should read and meditate on the sufferings of Christ. They should strive to calmly accept humiliations and frustrations. Examples of Saints with the choleric temperament: St. Jerome, St. Ignatius, St. Francis de Sales.
3) Melancholic Temperament – Positives: Sympathetic with a tenderness and generosity towards their friends. Inclined towards reflection, piety, and the interior life. Negatives: Surrender too easily and are overly reserved and overly serious (except with close friends).
-Predominant faults are sorrow, fear, aversion, despondency, and despair. They need to pay close attention to resentful feelings or over sensitiveness, and strive to develop a joyous attitude by keeping careful custody of the mind in regards to sad or depressing thoughts. They need to work on the virtues of fortitude, charity, and hope. They should develop a spirit of prayer, since they are inclined to interior life. Examples of Saints with the melancholic temperament: St. Bernard, St: Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Therese of Lisieux .
4) Phlegmatic Temperament: Positives: Tranquil, discreet, sober, and mentally balanced with good common sense. Not easily irritated, demand very little. Prudent, sensible, and work with a measured pace. Negatives: Procrastination, ease and comfort, unambitious with a lacking of interest in events around them.
-Predominant fault: Sloth. Must be mindful to develop deep convictions to rouse themselves and demand of themselves methodical and constant efforts toward greater perfection. Examples of Saints with a phlegmatic temperament: St. Thomas Aquinas.
“Taking our cue from the use of veils in the sanctuary, we can say that every woman who embraces the ancient tradition of wearing a veil creates a wonderful harmony between herself as a vessel of life and the vessels that hold Life itself.”
-Fr. Robert Fromageot, F.S.S.P.
https://www.romancatholicman.com/sacred-woman/
#virtue #woman #veil #modesty #veiling
-Fr. Robert Fromageot, F.S.S.P.
https://www.romancatholicman.com/sacred-woman/
#virtue #woman #veil #modesty #veiling
Remember that the devil was once a beautiful angel in the Heavens with God. Just as the world will make evil look good and good look evil. Society will continue to push this narrative that scandalous women win, but what do they win? Women that lead with promiscuity only have this to rely on. Once they are no longer youthful enough or popular enough, they are discarded.
As a virtuous woman, you offer more than just your body. You offer an example of fine womanhood, femininity and qualities that any man would want to invest his time in. God is most pleased with women that honour and guard their virtue. In a world where escorts, models and celebrity women are living lavish lives, I urge you to remember that nothing is free. Some lifestyles will cost you your peace of mind, self respect and soul.
https://virtuousfemininity.com/2020/09/14/can-virtuous-women-compete-with-scandalous-women/
#reading #modesty #woman
As a virtuous woman, you offer more than just your body. You offer an example of fine womanhood, femininity and qualities that any man would want to invest his time in. God is most pleased with women that honour and guard their virtue. In a world where escorts, models and celebrity women are living lavish lives, I urge you to remember that nothing is free. Some lifestyles will cost you your peace of mind, self respect and soul.
https://virtuousfemininity.com/2020/09/14/can-virtuous-women-compete-with-scandalous-women/
#reading #modesty #woman
“O Jesus and Mary, let my entire consolation in this world be to love you and to suffer for sinners.”
“O Jesus, I would rather die a thousand deaths than be unfaithful to you!”
“I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work, I suffer and I love with no other witness than his heart. Anyone who is not prepared to suffer all for the Beloved and to do his will in all things is not worthy of the sweet name of Friend, for here below, Love without suffering does not exist.”
“I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them.”
“O my Mother, to you I sacrifice all other attachments so that my heart may belong entirely to you and to my Jesus.”
“I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home. There I shall find my Mother in all the splendor of her glory. I shall delight with her in the joy of Jesus himself in perfect safety.”
“From this moment on, anything concerning me is no longer of any interest to me. I must belong entirely to God and God alone. Never to myself.”
Love overcomes, love delights
Those who love the Sacred Heart rejoice.
Jesus, my God, I love you above all things.
– Bernadette Soubirous
#prayer #saint #quote
“O Jesus, I would rather die a thousand deaths than be unfaithful to you!”
“I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work, I suffer and I love with no other witness than his heart. Anyone who is not prepared to suffer all for the Beloved and to do his will in all things is not worthy of the sweet name of Friend, for here below, Love without suffering does not exist.”
“I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them.”
“O my Mother, to you I sacrifice all other attachments so that my heart may belong entirely to you and to my Jesus.”
“I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home. There I shall find my Mother in all the splendor of her glory. I shall delight with her in the joy of Jesus himself in perfect safety.”
“From this moment on, anything concerning me is no longer of any interest to me. I must belong entirely to God and God alone. Never to myself.”
Love overcomes, love delights
Those who love the Sacred Heart rejoice.
Jesus, my God, I love you above all things.
– Bernadette Soubirous
#prayer #saint #quote
Honourable and Virtuous women will attract their likeness.
The positive side to society being so degenerate, is the ability to stand out as a virtuous woman. Believe me ladies, there are plenty of men who are tired of the promiscuity and lack of virtue in modern women. Today more than ever you can stand out! Show your difference with your attitude, the way you dress and the manner in which you express yourself. A man may stare at a promiscuous woman, but he will never genuinely love her. A man may even sleep with one (a mans nature is different, remember), however he would never love or respect one. Men have gone to war and work hard jobs for the women they deemed honourable and respectable!
#reading #modesty #virtue #woman
https://virtuousfemininity.com/2020/09/13/society-does-not-value-virtuous-women-so-who-does/
The positive side to society being so degenerate, is the ability to stand out as a virtuous woman. Believe me ladies, there are plenty of men who are tired of the promiscuity and lack of virtue in modern women. Today more than ever you can stand out! Show your difference with your attitude, the way you dress and the manner in which you express yourself. A man may stare at a promiscuous woman, but he will never genuinely love her. A man may even sleep with one (a mans nature is different, remember), however he would never love or respect one. Men have gone to war and work hard jobs for the women they deemed honourable and respectable!
#reading #modesty #virtue #woman
https://virtuousfemininity.com/2020/09/13/society-does-not-value-virtuous-women-so-who-does/