With two wings a man is lifted up above earthly things: that is, with simplicity and purity. Simplicity must be in the intention, purity in the affection.
Simplicity aims at God, purity takes hold of Him and tastes Him.
-Bk. II, ch. iv.
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Within these walls the child-like soul
Will find her heart's desire,
Simplicity and love will give
Her wings that cannot tire.
The gentle dove need never fear
The cruel bird of prey;
The soul can, like the soaring lark,
Rise heavenwards all day.
-Poems.
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Adapted from Just For Today(©1943 Burns & Oates)
Nihil Obstat: Reginaldus Phillips, S.T.L.,Censor deputatus
Imprimatur: Edwardus Myers, Vic. Cap.
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