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(SPIRITUAL EXERCISES 1832)
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AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM. AMEN.

22 September - Evening

INTRODUCTION TO THE RETREAT

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MEDITATION

On the Necessity of striving for salvation

This Meditation was meant to be on the above topic, but
I had to let my God work. In such circumstances I received
from my good Father the welcome and delicate warmth of the
Father of the Prodigal Son. He inspired me with a boundless
trust in his goodness and he showed me his Heart open-wide
to receive me and help me become totally his. He also offered
me a little Cross, inviting me to carry it gladly for Him. I have
had sentiments of deep gratitude to God as I realized how
many graces he grants me not only to save my soul but also to
make me a saint. I strongly felt my Jesus urging me to strive

after holiness by means of charity towards my neighbour. It
seemed to me he was very pleased when I promised him I
would spare no pains in that holy exercise. For that purpose, I

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