Sweetness Of Divine Union
It is certain that the soul which is entirely united to God, and in perfect submission to the action of the Holy Spirit, receives from Him a more lively understanding of Divine things, a more piercing vision by which to apprehend supernatural truths.
It is equally sure that to this perception of the intellect there is a very intense corresponding affective tendency of the will, a sentiment of love, full of sweetness. The heart finds its con1pletion in this love; it discovers a great delight therein, whether it enjoys the rapture of its union with the Beloved, or yearns after a union more intimate still.
It is also evident that the result is an experimental knowledge of Divine things which gives wisdom in an eminent degree - Gustate et videte quonium suavis est Dominus. (Oh, taste and see how the Lord is gracious!)
-Saudreau.
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From Principles and Practices
Compiled by Rev. J. Hogan of The Catholic Missionary Society
Published by Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd., Publishers To The Holy See
Nihil Obstat; Eduardus J. Mahoney, S.T.D. Censor deputatus.
Imprimatur; Edm. Can. Surmont, Vicarius generalis.
First printed in 1930
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