If total withdrawal from this world in monastic contemplation of Christ keeps my soul white as snow, and any engagement with this darkened world leaves me stained with sooty ashes, how gray must I become to fulfill the Will of God?
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We are like children learning to walk. There will be falls. There will be scrapes. But we are bracketed by outstretched arms waiting to guide and rescue our souls. We will be comforted and healed of scrapes and bruises. We need not fear the walk for we are loved and watched over.
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And so, engage without fear. Walk without fear. Run without fear. Be mindful, practice discipline, prepare in advance for temptations, learn techniques to draw out humility and dependence on the Lord. How much more effective is a Church visibly living and loving without fear?
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