Love in essence reaches the consciousness of the exterior man in the form of a perception of existence. But he considers the beauty of the Universe and its life as mere information, instead of as a marvelous gift capable of constantly stimulating his sense of wonder and kindling his gratitude. Continue reading
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The Opposite of a Misconception
The swallows always seem to find their way back to Capistrano every year on March 19th. That is because they are in possession of three things: a destination, a tradition, and an initiation. Continue reading
Safeguarding the Mysteries
The goal of spiritual exercises is depth. It is necessary to become deep in order to be able to achieve the experience and knowledge of deep things. Continue reading