Italian - Clergyman | September 27, 1696 - August 1, 1787
Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness.
Alphonsus Liguori
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Not only is there no need of an intermediary through whom He would want you to speak to Him, but He finds His delight in having you treat with Him personally and in all confidence.
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Nothing else is required than to act toward God, in the midst of your occupations, as you do, even when busy, toward those who love you and whom you love.
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Speak to Him often of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears - of everything that concerns you.
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The heart of man is, so to speak, the paradise of God.
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With such thoughts in your mind, now that you have resolved to love Him and please Him with all your strength, your only fear should be to fear God too much and to place too little confidence in Him.
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Yet you should practice the greatest possible love and confidence in treating with Him.
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Your God is ever beside you - indeed, He is even within you.
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