Love of spontaneous demands on self

[animalis]

Pope Benedict XVI said, “With deep human insight, Saint Augustine clearly showed how we are moved spontaneously, and not by constraint, whenever we encounter something attractive and desirable. Asking himself what it is that can move us most deeply, the saintly Bishop went on to say: ‘What does our soul desire more passionately than truth?’" (Sacramentum Caritatis, 2) But how does one desire all of the demands of the Christian life without constraint? In proverbs it says, “Go to the ant, O sluggard, and consider her ways, and learn wisdom” (Prov 6:6, vulg.) In the analogy of the faith, we learn of the diligence of Jesus and Mary. Mary traveling pregnant to Elizabeth about the distance of half of the state of New Jersey, north to south. Jesus who kept watch in prayer, while others slept. Contrary to this, St. Louis de Montfort wrote, “The wisdom of the flesh is the love of pleasure. This is the wisdom shown by the worldly-wise who seek only the satisfaction of the senses. They want to have a good time. They shun everything that might prove unpleasant or mortifying for the body, such as fasting, and other austerities.” (Love of Eternal Wisdom, 81) Who of us has insight on the true love of God, who spontaneously seeks displeasure amongst some pleasures, all of which is without constraint? Is it really true that “many are called but few are chosen”? Do we have to beg for the spontaneous desire of the cross? Then there is the little way of S. Therese, is that the only way?

 

[animalis]

“If at any time the cloud removed from the tabernacle, the children of Israel went forward by their troops: If it hung over, they remained in the same place. For the cloud of the Lord hung over the tabernacle by day, and a fire by night, in the sight of all the children of Israel throughout all their mansions.” (Ex 40:34-36) It seems to me that the love of eternal wisdom is a profound love of prayer amongst the many toils. The children of God have to undergo respites, like the cloud hung over in the tabernacle, the glory of God demands that the diligent have to trust for the many occasions to stop the toil and pray. To recapture the spontaneous energy for the pilgrim journey. Pope Leo XIII said, “Let it be your work venerable brethren to revive the Christian feeling among your people, and interest in the Catholic cause, a confidence in Our Lady’s help, and a spirit of prayer.” (Quod Auctoritate, 4) Is this answer an understatement? Am I missing something?

 

[MaryT777]

“If at any time the cloud removed from the tabernacle, the children of Israel went forward by their troops: If it hung over, they remained in the same place. For the cloud of the Lord hung over the tabernacle by day, and a fire by night, in the sight of all the children of Israel throughout all their mansions.” (Ex 40:34-36) It seems to me that the love of eternal wisdom is a profound love of prayer amongst the many toils. The children of God have to undergo respites, like the cloud hung over in the tabernacle, the glory of God demands that the diligent have to trust for the many occasions to stop the toil and pray. To recapture the spontaneous energy for the pilgrim journey. Pope Leo XIII said, “Let it be your work venerable brethren to revive the Christian feeling among your people, and interest in the Catholic cause, a confidence in Our Lady’s help, and a spirit of prayer.” (Quod Auctoritate, 4) Is this answer an understatement? Am I missing something?

Yes, you answer was very eloquent and I can understand it perfectly.
Thank you for sharing the quote from Pope Leo XIII.

To the OP; great topic.

Mary.