“When an evil thought is presented to the mind, we must immediately endeavor to turn our thoughts to God, or to something which is indifferent. But the best rule is, instantly to invoke the names of Jesus and Mary, and to continue to invoke them until the temptation ceases.”

                                   -St. Alphonsus Liguori
For Reflection:

What advice does St. Alphonsus Liguori give for overcoming evil thoughts? What makes his suggestions effective? What makes invoking the names of Jesus and Mary especially effective? Which of these suggestions will I employ when I am tempted?
(See tomorrow’s Grace Line for one suggestion on how to overcome evil thoughts.)

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“…Make it, then, not only with your fingers, but with your faith.  So if you engrave it on your forehead, no impure spirit will dare to stand before you.  He sees the blade by which he has been wounded, the sword by which he has received his death blow.”

                                                                         -St Cyril of Jerusalem

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