“An evil thought defiles the soul when it is deliberate and is consented to. Our Lord placed evil thoughts at the head of all crimes, because they are their principle and source.”

                          ~St. John Baptist de la Salle

For Reflection:

Evil thoughts come to all of us. When are they a defilement to the soul (a sin) according to this quote? Why are evil thoughts the “head of all crimes”? How are they the “principle and source” of sinful actions? (See tomorrow’s Grace Line for a way to overcome evil thoughts.)

LEARN TO DISCERN COMPENDIUM Susan Brinkmann, OCDS 269 pgs  PB CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION   PG 2

Having said all this, I can't help but ask why anyone in search of healing would resort to an unsubstantiated "energy" force rather than the greatest healer who ever walked the earth? This makes about as much sense as believing in magic potions made out of dog hairs and burnt shoe laces rather than in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.