Fearless Eagle

This is a Blog for those interested in following hard after His heart. Those willing to strive to live a moment-by-moment life as we go through the transformation process with Him. It is not an easy life, but the Father expects each of us to become an offering for His pleasure. So, if this is you, then let’s journey together hand in hand. I am humbled that you have chosen to walk with me. Thanks!

13 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER XVI. How to possess a rich Spirit amid real Poverty

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  But if you are really poor, my daughter, for God’s Sake be so in spirit; make a virtue of necessity, and turn that precious stone poverty...
12 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER XV. How to exercise real Poverty, although actually Rich

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  The painter Parrhasius drew an ingenious and imaginative representation of the Athenians, ascribing sundry opposite qualities to them, cal...
11 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER XIV. On Poverty of Spirit amid Riches

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  “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of God;” and if so, woe be to the rich in spirit, for theirs must be the bitter...
10 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER XIII. How to maintain Purity.

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Be exceedingly quick in turning aside from the slightest thing leading to impurity, for it is an evil which approaches stealthily, and in wh...
09 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER XII. On Purity

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  Purity is the lily among virtues—by it men approach to the Angels. There is no beauty without purity, and human purity is chastity. We spe...
08 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER XI. On Obedience.

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  Love alone leads to perfection, but the three chief means for acquiring it are obedience, chastity, and poverty. Obedience is a consecrati...
07 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER X. We must attend to the Business of Life carefully, but without Eagerness or Over-anxiety.

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  The care and diligence due to our ordinary business are very different from solicitude, anxiety and restlessness. The Angels care for our ...
06 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER IX. On Gentleness towards Ourselves.

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  One important direction in which to exercise gentleness, is with respect to ourselves, never growing irritated with one’s self or one’s im...
05 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER VIII. Gentleness towards others and Remedies against Anger.

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  The holy Chrism, used by the Church according to apostolic tradition, is made of olive oil mingled with balm, which, among other things, a...
04 June, 2022

Introduction to the Devout Life—PART III—CHAPTER VII. How to combine due care for a Good Reputation with Humility.

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  Praise, honour, and glory are not bestowed on men for ordinary, but for extraordinary virtue. By praise we intend to lead men to appreciat...
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