Quote for the Day

St. Paul says that the real sign that God the Giver of Life has been received into our souls will be joy and peace; joy, the spirit of selfless delight; peace, the spirit of tranquil acceptance; the very character of the beatitude of Heaven, given here and now in our grubby little souls, provided only that they are loving little souls. If, in spite of all conflicts, weakness, sufferings, sins, we open our door, the spirit is poured out within us and the first mark of its presence is not an increase of energy but joy and peace.

— Evelyn Underhill, The Fruits of the Spirit

About Carl McColman

Carl McColman is the author of several books, including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, 366 Celt and Spirituality.
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