October 28

As far as the East is from the West, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us.

BY means of small failings the Lord makes us know that His Majesty is that which frees us from great ones; and hereby He keeps us humbled and vigilant, of which things our proud Nature has the greatest need. And therefore, though thou oughtest to walk with great care, so that thou fall not into any fault or imperfection, yet if thou fallest once, yes and a thousand times, thou must make use of the Remedy which I have given thee, that is a loving Confidence in the Divine Mercy. This is the Weapon with which thou must fight and conquer Cowardice and vain Thoughts. This is the means thou oughtest to use, so as not to lose time, not to disturb thyself, and to reap good. This is the Treasure wherewith thou must enrich thy soul. And lastly, hereby must thou attain to the high Mountain of Perfection, of Tranquillity, and of internal Peace.

MIGUEL DE MOLINOS

THE SACRAMENT OF PENITENCE