Tag Archives: Christian Life

The Example Set Us By The Holy Fathers – 1

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

CONSIDER the lively examples set us by the saints, who possessed the light of true perfection and religion, and you will see how little, how nearly nothing, we do. What, alas, is our life, compared with theirs? The saints and … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 33-34

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

33 The riches of darkness are those which men have made, during their ignorance of God Almighty’s treasures: That lead us from the love of all, to labor and contention, discontentment and vanity. The works of darkness are Repining, Envy, … Continue reading →

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Monastic Life

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

IF YOU wish peace and concord with others, you must learn to break your will in many things. To live in monasteries or religious communities, to remain there without complaint, and to persevere faithfully till death is no small matter. … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 31-32

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

31 Yet further, you never enjoy the world aright, till you so love the beauty of enjoying it, that you are covetous and earnest to persuade others to enjoy it. And so perfectly hate the abominable corruption of men in … Continue reading →

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Bearing With The Faults of Others

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

UNTIL God ordains otherwise, a man ought to bear patiently whatever he cannot correct in himself and in others. Consider it better thus—perhaps to try your patience and to test you, for without such patience and trial your merits are … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 29-30

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

29 You never enjoy the world aright, till the Sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens, and crowned with the stars: and perceive yourself to be the sole heir of the whole world, and … Continue reading →

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Works Done In Charity

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

NEVER do evil for anything in the world, or for the love of any man. For one who is in need, however, a good work may at times be purposely left undone or changed for a better one. This is … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 27-28

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

27 You never enjoy the world aright, till you see how a sand exhibiteth the wisdom and power of God: And prize in everything the service which they do you, by manifesting His glory and goodness to your Soul, far … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Rash Judgment

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Turn your attention upon yourself and beware of judging the deeds of other men, for in judging others a man labors vainly, often makes mistakes, and easily sins; whereas, in judging and taking stock of himself he does something that … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 25-26

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

25 Your enjoyment of the World is never right, till you so esteem it, that everything in it, is more your treasure than a Kings’ exchequer full of Gold and Silver. And that exchequer yours also in its place and … Continue reading →

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Resisting Temptation

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

SO LONG as we live in this world we cannot escape suffering and temptation. Whence it is written in Job: “The life of man upon earth is a warfare.” Everyone, therefore, must guard against temptation and must watch in prayer … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 23-24

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

23 The noble inclination whereby man thirsteth after riches and dominion, is his highest virtue, when rightly guided; and carries him as in a triumphant chariot, to his sovereign happiness. Men are made miserable only by abusing it. Taking a … Continue reading →

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Acquiring Peace and Zeal

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

WE SHOULD enjoy much peace if we did not concern ourselves with what others say and do, for these are no concern of ours. How can a man who meddles in affairs not his own, who seeks strange distractions, and … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 21-22

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

21 By the very right of your senses you enjoy the World. Is not the beauty of the Hemisphere present to your eye? Doth not the glory of the Sun pay tribute to your sight? Is not the vision of … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Idle Talk

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

SHUN the gossip of men as much as possible, for discussion of worldly affairs, even though sincere, is a great distraction inasmuch as we are quickly ensnared and captivated by vanity. Many a time I wish that I had held … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 19-20

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

19 You never know yourself till you know more than your body. The Image of God was not seated in the features of your face, but in the lineaments of your Soul. In the knowledge of your Powers, Inclinations, and … Continue reading →

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Obedience and Subjection

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

IT IS a very great thing to obey, to live under a superior and not to be one’s own master, for it is much safer to be subject than it is to command. Many live in obedience more from necessity … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 17-18

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

17 To know GOD is Life Eternal. There must therefore some exceeding Great Thing be always attained in the Knowledge of Him. To know God is to know Goodness. It is to see the beauty of infinite Love: To see … Continue reading →

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Shunning Over-Familiarity

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

DO NOT open your heart to every man, but discuss your affairs with one who is wise and who fears God. Do not keep company with young people and strangers. Do not fawn upon the rich, and do not be … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 15-16

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Thomas Traherne (1637 – September 27, 1674) was an English poet, Anglican cleric, theologian, and religious writer. Traherne’s writings frequently explore the glory of creation and what he saw as his intimate relationship with God. His writing conveys an ardent, … Continue reading →

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