The course St Gerard set on uncharted waters of human frailty were his Resolutions, a pact between himself and God. His first resolution was total conformity to the will of God and his total obedience to his superiors. We often make resolutions and break them; Gerard made them and kept them. He found the will of God as a tailor, a gardener, a sacristan and a doorkeeper. He wore the coat of obedience exactly and absolutely and, through his penances and prayers, a soul committed to God gradually emerged. There followed the great virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. Faith, displayed by the marvellous miracles he won from God; Hope, in the miraculous counsel he gave to men and women; and Charity in his commitment to poor and suffering souls.
The soul, which is the infinity of man which every person has within them, is the place where God is and yet, ready to be found. The course St Gerard set on uncharted waters of human frailty were his Resolutions, a pact between himself and God. His first resolution was total conformity to the will of God and his total obedience to his superiors. We often make resolutions and break them; Gerard made them and kept them. He found the will of God as a tailor, a gardener, a sacristan and a doorkeeper. He wore the coat of obedience exactly and absolutely and, through his penances and prayers, a soul committed to God gradually emerged. There followed the great virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. Faith, displayed by the marvellous miracles he won from God; Hope, in the miraculous counsel he gave to men and women; and Charity in his commitment to poor and suffering souls.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gerard Eaton was educated at Stonyhurst College and commissioned into the Army from Sandhurst. He left the Army to try a vocation to the priesthood, but left St Edmonds after two years Philosophy. Married to Imelda, he has two sons and three daughters. Now retired. He is president of a charity for homeless young people.
Isbn / Product Code | 9781910365847 |
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Dimensions | 110x180x60mm |
Printed Pages | 152 |
Format | Paperback |
Year Of Publication | 2020 |
Publisher | ST PAULS Publishing UK |
Author | Gerard Eaton |