The grace of contemplation
The grace of contemplation is granted only in response
to a longing and importunate desire: Nevertheless, God
will not present Himself, even in passing, to every
soul; but only to that soul which is shown, by great
devotion, vehement desire, and tender affection, to be
His bride, and to be worthy that the Word in all His
beauty should visit her as a Bridegroom.
- St. Bernard [12th C], On the Canticle of Canticles
to a longing and importunate desire: Nevertheless, God
will not present Himself, even in passing, to every
soul; but only to that soul which is shown, by great
devotion, vehement desire, and tender affection, to be
His bride, and to be worthy that the Word in all His
beauty should visit her as a Bridegroom.
- St. Bernard [12th C], On the Canticle of Canticles
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