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 Mystical Death
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The Mysticism of the Passion
in St. Paul of the Cross

by Martin Bialas, CP

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Mystical Death Part 18

"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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