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Divine Spirit
- truth–false opinions=devils and/or human spirit
- enlightenment–opposed to darkness and confusion
- docility–recognizing one’s own weakness and ignorance
accepting councel and spiritual guidance of superiors (like spiritual directors)
spirit of obedience - discretion–prudent, discreet, thoughtful, calm
- humility–self-effacing (one of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s most certain signs
- peace–deep/profound
- confidence in God–consequence of humility
- flexibility of will–promptness to follow inspirations of God (no excuses–such as of tiredness or too busy)
- purity of intention
- patience and suffering–when subject to justice or injustice against you
- self-abnegation
- simplicity–no vanity arrogance or duplicity
- liberty of spirit–no attachment to creatures or even God’s gifts
Priest knew one who could stop doing something he was absorbed in in order to help someone who needed his help - desire to imitate Christ
- disinterested love–doing anything necessary for others with disregard to own comfort or safety even–Maximillian Kolbe’s example at the concentration camp