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Come, Spirit of Truth, to enlighten our minds.
Come, Spirit of Joy, to console our heart. Come,
Spirit of Piety, to arouse in our souls feelings of
a very tender love for Jesus. (Writings 347)

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That dazzling array of lights, songs, fragrances,
and a hundred other beautiful things that
surround for one hour the King of Glory is a
symbol of the triumphant festivities with which Jesus is
permanently glorified by a chosen soul. (Letters 190)

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We feel heart-stricken when we think of the increasing occurrence
of sacrilegious thefts and our own helplessness to prevent such
impiety. Poor Jesus, persecuted, insulted, despoiled even in the
peaceful shelter of the Tabernacle! (Letters 209)

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As once on Calvary, so now in our churches Jesus
wishes to be defended only by the power of love; and
He always puts up with the violence of scoundrels so
that He can give way to the charity of devout souls, from whom
He awaits comfort and reparation. (Letters 209)

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We must not serve the Lord for the consolations and
pleasure we derive, but rather to give pleasure to

Him, to honor and console Him. (Writings 359)
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Even in spiritual things let us be satisfied with what the
Lord is pleased to give us, without unduly attaching
ourselves to sensible fervor, or desiring spiritual
consolations. (Writings 359)