The rest of the book gives context for what "enemies" means. "Enemies" can refer to literal malevolent spirits, but it can also mean "passions," i.e. temptations, etc. I think that's what he means in the context of this passage. This writer, and several others, as far as I can tell, almost anthropomorphizes the passions as enemies.
It’s a great book for those of us who have a hard time extra extrapolating action from esoteric wisdom. If, like me, you appreciate a step one, step two, step three way to walk the path, it’s definitely a good one.
I went to adoration yesterday for the first time in ages. I felt very clearly by the end that Lent (for me) this year should be about simply making space. Not with a laundry list of what to fill the space with, but just 2-3 things to allow space for God to do whatever he's got in mind. As a consummate Type A, we'll see how it goes (ha!). My 3 things are go back to weekly adoration, use time on train commute for unrushed spiritual reading/prayer, and stay off social media without replacing it with obsessive news checking. It's hard not to add more. Praying for a fruitful Lent.
God and my Guardian Angel slapped me upside the head yesterday. I accompanied my mom to the grocery store, a major act of penance for me. I dislike shopping and she reads every label. So I used the time to pray the Rosary. It kept me calm and charitable. I gave myself a pat on the back, fool that I am. When we were checking out I made an uncharitable response to the person in front of me. Pride, even in good deeds, is toxic. God and my Guardian Angel never miss the opportunity to whack me upside the head, and for that I’m grateful.
Yes, that sounds exactly like the tactic excuse by malevolent supernatural god like intelligence who exist solely to destroy you. I’m not being sarcastic. It’s so annoying.
What does it mean toward the article’s end where, in a quoted passage, the one who trusts in God pursues his enemies? Does it explain further?
The rest of the book gives context for what "enemies" means. "Enemies" can refer to literal malevolent spirits, but it can also mean "passions," i.e. temptations, etc. I think that's what he means in the context of this passage. This writer, and several others, as far as I can tell, almost anthropomorphizes the passions as enemies.
Thank you, I was curious about the pursuit of those people. It seemed an interesting turn of phrase. That alone makes the book seem an intriguing read
It’s a great book for those of us who have a hard time extra extrapolating action from esoteric wisdom. If, like me, you appreciate a step one, step two, step three way to walk the path, it’s definitely a good one.
Thank you for this. I will look to see if it’s in my church’s library. Lord’s mercy on you and have a blessed Sabbath.
I went to adoration yesterday for the first time in ages. I felt very clearly by the end that Lent (for me) this year should be about simply making space. Not with a laundry list of what to fill the space with, but just 2-3 things to allow space for God to do whatever he's got in mind. As a consummate Type A, we'll see how it goes (ha!). My 3 things are go back to weekly adoration, use time on train commute for unrushed spiritual reading/prayer, and stay off social media without replacing it with obsessive news checking. It's hard not to add more. Praying for a fruitful Lent.
Amen.
God and my Guardian Angel slapped me upside the head yesterday. I accompanied my mom to the grocery store, a major act of penance for me. I dislike shopping and she reads every label. So I used the time to pray the Rosary. It kept me calm and charitable. I gave myself a pat on the back, fool that I am. When we were checking out I made an uncharitable response to the person in front of me. Pride, even in good deeds, is toxic. God and my Guardian Angel never miss the opportunity to whack me upside the head, and for that I’m grateful.
“I dislike shopping and she reads every label.”
Yes, that sounds exactly like the tactic excuse by malevolent supernatural god like intelligence who exist solely to destroy you. I’m not being sarcastic. It’s so annoying.
Oh Satan knows how to play me.