"Saint Josemaria is one of my favourite saints"
An interview with Maolsheachlann Ó Ceallaigh, who works in the library of University College Dublin in Ireland, about his recent book “Inspiration...
“Be ‘savagely sincere’ in spiritual direction”
If that dumb devil mentioned in the Gospel gets into your soul, he will spoil everything. On the other hand, if you get rid of him immediately, everything will turn out well; you will carry on merrily, and all will be well. Resolve firmly to be 'savagely sincere' in spiritual direction (always keeping your good manners) and to be sincere immediately. (The Forge, 127)
As I have already said, we all have our defects. But our defects should never be a reason for us to turn away from God's Love. Rather should they lead us to cling to that Love, sheltering within his divine goodness, as the warriors of old did by climbing into their suits of armour. Our defense is the cry ...
