"There Is One Thing Which Keeps Many Back From Spiritual Progress An Fervent Amendment Of Life: And That

"There is one thing which keeps many back from spiritual progress an fervent amendment of life: and that is, dread of difficulty, or the labor which must be gone through in the conflict.

And they indeed advance most of all others in virtue, who strive manfully to overcome those things which they find more troublesome or contrary to them.

For there a man makes greater progress and merits greater grace where he overcomes himself more and mortifies himself in spirit."

Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ

"A religious man, who exercises himself seriously and devoutly in the most holy life and Passion of Our Lord, shall find there abundantly all things profitable and necessary for him; nor need he seek any better model than that of Jesus.

Oh, if our crucified Jesus did but come into our heart, how quickly and sufficiently learned should we be!"

Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ

"If thou considerest the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem to thee little which is given by so great a God."

Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ

Me at Easter Vigil every year:

Keep thinking about how we're citizens of heaven and not of the world.

@recoiloperated no sword unfortunately lol. During the exemplification we received a rosary blessed by the Supreme Chaplain and a lapel pin (blessing status unknown). I think the sword & dress uniform thing are just for the 4th Degree Assembly which our local council doesn’t have currently?

prayers appreciated

Will be joining the Knights of Columbus next Sunday after Mass. Please pray for me that I’ll be able to make a good addition to our local Knights