“Therefore with mind entire, faith firm, courage undaunted, love thorough, let us be ready for whatever God wills.”

                               ~Bede the Venerable

For Reflection:

Bede the Venerable lists four virtues needed to ready us for the permissive will of God. What are they? What do they mean? How can I begin to strengthen them in my soul today?

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