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Grace DeLuca’s Followers (1)
Grace DeLuca
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“first, she spent a great deal of time in the Outer area. Everything there beckoned to her. Shops, theaters, restaurants - all crooned a siren song of attraction, craving, and the “easy familiarity” of her former life. But, as time passed, the alluring melody rang off-key and she began to feel the weight of invisible burdens. In contrast, whenever she stole away to the Temple of Prayer, Mundana felt a return of the peace and delight given to her by the touch of God’s love. She experienced pleasure in prayer, which now flowed freely from her lips and heart.”
― THE CRYSTAL PALACE: An allegory based on St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle
― THE CRYSTAL PALACE: An allegory based on St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle
“You know,” Mundana sighed, “I always told myself I’m not like the people we hear about in the news. I never murdered anyone or robbed a bank, so I thought I was okay. Now I see how sinful I am.” “My dear child, you have repented. You made peace with your sister and contacted friends you may have hurt in the past. And most important, you went to confession and received forgiveness. Trust in the power of that sacrament. You have been forgiven; now you must forgive yourself.”
― THE CRYSTAL PALACE: An allegory based on St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle
― THE CRYSTAL PALACE: An allegory based on St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle
“Why do so many have chains?” “You have seen souls burdened with attachments, but these souls are also bound in fear. They are free to go, but lack of trust in God keeps them prisoners here, afraid to venture forth.” “They look so unhappy.” “If you wish to avoid their misery, listen to what I tell you now, Mundana. It is most important.” Fidelity stopped walking and gazed at her intently. “Know yourself! There is no growth without self-knowledge. It is the first step to freedom.”
― THE CRYSTAL PALACE: An allegory based on St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle
― THE CRYSTAL PALACE: An allegory based on St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle
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