A Path Through . . .

(Found here ) I was at a prayer retreat yesterday and took some notes. The excerpts from my notes may be a little disjointed without the full context? The retreat speaker was Fr. Joseph-Mary Hertzog, O.P. Prayer: “Arm yourself with prayer instead of a sword; be clothed with humility instead of fine raiment” (St. Dominic) Prayer orders our desire toward God We need times of daily personal, meditative, contemplative prayer in addition to our times of structured prayer Study: Remember that the study of sacred truth is getting to know a Person It is about a relationship—better knowing the Lord Even though it can be difficult, it is not drudgery Forms the mind Trains judgment/attention/patience Helps to resist slogans The intellect is made for truth and cannot afford error related to the highest things The wood of the cross can be the wood of the desk Community: Is a school of charity It helps us learn: Patience Forgiveness Truthful speech Mutual encouragement Bear imperfections (sometimes ...