Spiritual Friendship – Aelred of Reivaulx

“It is not the greatness of the work which matters to God, but the love with which it is done.” “The time of business does not differ with me from the time of prayer; and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things,Continue reading “Spiritual Friendship – Aelred of Reivaulx”

Love and Fidelity

What is love without fidelity? In the ultimate analysis, it is nothing but a lie. For the deepest meaning of ever love, the inner “word” uttered in love, is the orientation toward and giving of oneself to the beloved, a giving that knows no time limit. No fluctuation in the course of life can shatterContinue reading “Love and Fidelity”

Love and necessity control all law

Love and necessity control all law; and there should be no law that cannot be enforced and applied in love. If it cannot, then let it be done away with, even though an angel from heaven had promulgated it. All this is intended to help and strengthen our hearts and consciences. In this way ourContinue reading “Love and necessity control all law”