Extracts from the Dux Spiritualis by the Venerable Louis
de Ponte SJ
Chapter 1 – Section 5.3 – Of the union of quiet and
perfect familiarity with God – Freedom in prayer under the Holy Spirit
Page 23 –
The rules and instructions we are about to give are to be
read in such a way as not to impede the guidance and direction of the Holy
Spirit who is the chief teacher of prayer, and who knows what best suits each
soul and by what way it should be led; they must not be followed slavishly, and
their order may freely be changed.
Page 24 – Prayer
Eternal God, whose unction teacheth of all things [1
John ii, 27], teach us the right medium to be observed in these sublime
exercises, lest we either confide too much in our own industry or neglect it
altogether.
Teach us to confide above all in Thy infinite mercy,
which will supply for all the defects in our industry, that we may attain the
apex of union with Thee: where our spirit shall be joined with Thine for all
eternity.
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