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Mystical
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"Sixteen ...I will be charitable to all and especially to those toward whom I may feel some antipathy. About those who have shortcomings, the impatient, and the proud, I will say, “Lord, this is my reward.” This is my peace — to conquer myself by returning good for evil, love for hatred, humility for contempt, patience for impatience. A dead person does not feel resentment; this is what I want to do. The more charitable I am toward my neighbor, the more love Jesus will have for me; I am not mistaken in this. Charity conquers the heart for Jesus. In this way, I can become a great saint. Yes, I want this: I want to die by dying to myself...." Continue...
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