In this most special, sensual aridity of Lent, let us spiritually feast on these most appropriate words from St. Raphael Arnaiz Baron:
“The secret of the King (Tb 12,7) is spoiled and loses its luster when it is unveiled. It is this secret of the King we must conceal so that no one can see it, this secret that many think to be made up of divine communications and supernatural consolations; this secret of the King that we envy in the saints often comes down to a cross.”
Let us continue to unceasingly offer up prayers for the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, and Holy Mother Church, and all those children who would rather die than deny the Bride.
Saints are being sculpted. His blows are painful. But His blows are True. For His blows are borne out of the Truest Love.