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Wreckoning

Classic works by Alamariu, Andreesen, Devlin, de Maistre, Escrivá, Heartiste, Josias, the Popes, Sertillanges.
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Ch12/ Supernatural Life, 279-290.

God gives a third dimension to life, without supernatural meaning all works become fruitless, Silence, sanctity is more attainable than learning, develop interior life to see fully, be good but see everyone else as better, Conversion once sanctification forever, how sweet to be in grace of God, seek only to please God, enter the wounds of Christ crucified, improve your daily conduct, Rectify daily. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 23, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 34

Ch11/ Presence of God, 265-278.

Behave in the presence of God your Father, stop to consider decisions in the presence of God, live as if God is always close by our side, lift your heart to God & thank him for everything, enter every tabernacle you see & invoke Mary, discover more tabernacles, may Jesus be our aim/Love/theme/model, use every method to stay in presence of God, the Holy Spirit is always with you, be proud as son of God, give fellow humans a good example, seek union with Mary to Jesus weekly, the lonely Cr...

Jan 23, 20226 minSeason 4Ep. 33

Ch10/ Scruples, 258-264.

Get rid of scruples that prevent peace, obey your Director & don't underestimate the Lord, get rid of gloominess, bless God, stop thinking of your fall- easy occasion of further temptation, don't lose heart, Surge/arise/walk & get to work. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 23, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 32

Ch9/ Resolutions, 247-257.

Be definite, correct small deviations, make few resolutions, want to be a saint, Tomorrow is utterance of the defeated, recall your shame in God's glory, do your duty now, return to noble life now, seek the hardest tasks & be happy here, stick to your resolutions, Wake Up from lukewarmness. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 23, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 31

Ch8/ Examination of Conscience, 235-246.

Examen = daily bookkeeping for business of eternal life, beware devil that ties your tongue, examine courageously, General = defense & Particular examen = attack, learn from past, keep asking for light, replace predominant defect with definite virtue, pay your debts to God's grace with tears of love-sorrow, be faithful in little things then bigger, listen to Holy Spirit, use days of recollection for thorough examen, always end with Act of Love. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá...

Jan 23, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 30

226-234, Penance.

Treat your body as enemy, harsh as enemy of God's glory, limits of good times, joy in suffering & light in darkness, goodness in suffering, Fast frequently, 1000 good motives for making penance, but don't do more than Director allows, ennoble suffering. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 27

216-225, Penance.

Cry kingly tears, lose fear of suffering to be happy on earth, give up this life for That Life, bless the sufferings that bring purification, Alms go beyond physical well-being, voluntary atonement for grace in trials, Will > senses, constant self-denial, do not fear the penance far more useful than surgery, your greatest enemy is Self. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 26

Ch7/ Penance, 208-215.

Bless/love/sanctify/glorify pain, Rejoice in hope/ patience in troubles/ patient in prayer, Atonement, learn to draw strength from falls & death from life, purify yourself to see pure light of love, do not complain while meeting suffering on the way, make your body slave not the reverse, do not fear atonement with God, --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 25

201-207, Mortification.

Humble yourself when more is asked of you, punish yourself as you would an enemy-brother, bitter suffering here is salt of life, bear pinpricks of each day with Christian spirit, live heroically ordinary life with small struggles, Heroic Minute - give supernatural reflection when you wake, give thanks for holy abhorrence of self. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 24

191-200, Mortification.

Conquer yourself immediately every morning after waking, propose the salvation of a particular soul, get rid of self-pity, appreciate treasures on earth of hunger/thirst/pain/poverty/betrayal/slander, your soul & body are enemies who can't get along, give the body less than its due, let them witness your penance, tolerate others' faults but not your own, you as grain of wheat must die to be fruitful, conquer your Pride. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 24

181-190, Mortification.

Mortify your senses, suffer for God & for Love - 50 years for eternity in heaven, guard your sight to guard your heart, carry your world within, value of sacrifice is hidden & silent, give & deny yourself in holocaust of everything, to live we must die, your traitorous heart deserves seven locks, root out everything that doesn't lead you to God, thank you for every kick with kindness. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Ch6/ Mortification, 172-180.

Deny yourself, overlook irritating details in people you live with, that person sanctifies me, Sacrifice, frustration over failing to keep simple resolutions, yield your judgment, the hidden cross of each day without splendor or consolation is for you, choose mortifications for yourself not others, self-deny. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 21

161-171, Heart.

Charity for your neighbors but don't overdo affection, Duty > heart, Give your scandalous heart no consolation - only the Cross, Heart's weaknesses need not obstacle for determined souls in love, endure same humiliation for Christ that you do for earthly loves, toothache in your heart, break off at the start, the account our Lord will demand of you, meet suffering bravely - as a treasure, don't hesitate to cut the obstacle & advance, God's love worth any love. --- from The Way (1934), by ...

Jan 22, 20224 minSeason 4Ep. 20

151-160, Heart.

Fasten only to three nails, greater peace + closer union + extraordinary grace in detachment, ask like a child, get fire/light/warmth from Christ only, Jesus doesn't go halves, God > insignificant creatures, God gives himself to you, it was meant to hurt, do not clutch for earthly support while falling, Friendship > fetters. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 19

Ch5/ Heart, 146-150.

Don't offer your heart for sale, be creature for God, quench your thirst in everlasting water, Detach from people & things, don't fill your heart with human attachment. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20221 minSeason 4Ep. 21

136-145, Holy Purity.

Loneliness follows sensual satisfaction, don't seek satisfaction of a moment, who will rescue me oh wretched man, foster hope & love at times of temptation, never consent to corruption, resist the enemy with natural law & law of God, Lord make me clean, defend your purity like Saints Francis + Benedict + Bernard, purity strengthens character, I have no use for divided hearts. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 17

126-135, Holy Purity.

Overeating foreruns impurity, scorn concupiscence, practice decorum & modesty, persevere in the apostolate, remove sensual corruption to follow the Paraclete, never speak of impurity even to lament, flee, saints are normal beings like you, flesh is just flesh, use your body for glory of God. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Ch4/ Holy Purity, 118-125.

Ask for purity with humility, charity yields rich fruit, do not approach marriage with wornout bodies & disillusioned minds, undertake crusade of manliness & purity, live like angels, resolve firmly to lead clean life, the finest men are chaste, ask Apostle John for purity of heart. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 15

111-117, Prayer.

Pray now, live ambitious reparation, abandon yourself in Jesus' arms, never a monologue, leave silence for dry hearts, don't neglect spiritual reading, build up fuel from spiritual reading. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 14

101-110, Prayer.

Persevere in prayer, don't force it, Engrave special moments in your memory, spend whole nights praying, keep in touch with Christ, every day, no sanctity without, Apostolic life worth what your prayer is worth, sincerity of intention, pray whenever wherever the Holy Spirit breathes on you. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 13

91-100, Prayer.

Get acquainted with God, become a bonfire, unworthy yet son of God, becomes Child for us, hope is not in vain, Ask & you shall receive, Make notes during day, special prayers of children & of the sick, don't change prayer either because consoling or dry, ask for Perseverance. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20224 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Ch3/ Prayer, 81-90.

Action needs prayer, Prayer > atonement > action, all-powerful foundation of spiritual edifice, Our Father, slowly, Liturgical > private choice, bread & Word, friends let you down but not the Friend, Mary's approach > Martha's, put yourself in presence of God. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 22, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 11

71-80, Guidance.

Admire purity, don't imperil priests, speak well of them, way to love God, mantle of charity, get Plan of Life, only monotony without Love, get up at fixed time, Order with virtue, time will multiply. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 17, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 10

61-70, Guidance.

Laymen disciples, you need Director, for your soul, don't hide from his counsel, lose fear of being known, Priest always another Christ, do not touch my Christs, venerate the priesthood, do not make fun of any priests, it's poor taste. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 17, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Ch2/ Guidance, 56-60.

Obedience + readiness, get to know the Holy Spirit, don't hinder Paraclete, your own mind = bad adviser, build palace of sanctification with Director. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 17, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 8

51-55, Character.

Learn Discretion, remove your bitter failures from criticism of others, throw them away, do Not Compromise, don't put brothers on the spot. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 16, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 7

41-50, Character.

False profundity, finish a project, don't be touchy, scale heights of duty, persevere in doing good, equality can be injustice, don't act self-satisfied, sacrifice > curiosity & ostentation, Hold your tongue, acquire true knowledge. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 16, 20224 minSeason 4Ep. 6

31-40, Character.

Selfish, help fellow men, get to heart of matters, don't be afraid of truth, fake prudence is cowardice, don't shirk duty, don't justify falsely, men > bellies, don't be satisfied with easy, Faith.

Jan 16, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 52

21-30, Character.

Excuses, be firm, do more, ambitious for Christ, don't argue, Matrimony is holy sacrament, pure vocation, marriage for children, egoistic happiness, give yourself without reserve. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 16, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 4

11-20, Character.

Willpower, overcome obstacles, eradicate useless thoughts, don't waste time, don't put off work, be a Leader, avoid superficiality, face your cowardice, Deny yourself, friction forms Character. --- from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá

Jan 16, 20224 minSeason 4Ep. 3
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