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 MARCH 31 Christian Zeal |
PRAYER. Blessed Lord, You showed us by Your example zeal for the things of God. Help me to cherish and to seek Your glory. |
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THE fire of zeal shows itself not by force
and blood but as really and certainly as
if it did. It cuts through natural feelings,
neglecting self, preferring God's glory to
all things. It firmly resists sin.
Zeal is a duty belonging to all creatures of God, a duty of Christians, in the midst of all that excellent overflowing charity which is the highest Gospel grace and the fulfilling of the second Commandment of the Law. |
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Reproduced with permission from LEAD KINDLY LIGHT; MINUTE MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY DAY TAKEN FROM THE WORKS OF CARDINAL NEWMAN Edited by Rev. James C. Sharp Copyright (c) 1993 Catholic Book Publishing Co. New York, N.Y. All rights reserved. |
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