"Humble patience, tirelessness and persistence in prayer conquer……" — Lorenzo Scupoli
"Humble patience, tirelessness and persistence in prayer conquer the unconquerable God and incline Him to mercy. According to the Lord's parable, the importunity of the widow inclined a wicked and unjust judge to grant her petition (cf. Lk. 18:1 ff.). The Lord gave this parable for a special purpose ? to teach us not to faint, but to pray patiently. If an unjust judge was persuaded to grant the petition of the widow, how can God fail to incline His ear to our prayers, if we persist in imploring Him since He is the essence of lovingkindness?"
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12 Quotes by Lorenzo Scupoli
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... do not listen to vain and empty talk, in which the majority of world-loving people spend their time, and…
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... you must hasten to oppose pernicious pride of mind, before it penetrates into the marrow of your bones. Resist…
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Watch yourself with all diligence, lest the enemy steals near and robs you, depriving you of this great treasure, which…
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