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GENUINE & FALSE VIRTUE

Holy Love MessagesMay 4, 2011

(Given by St. Catherine of Siena)

False Virtue /False Gifts

Genuine Virtue /Genuine Gifts

Practiced to impress others. Practiced quietly - not to be noticed.

Much spiritual pride. (May claim ownership ofa virtue or spiritual gift.)

Accepts what God gives humbly and withoutpretense.May even hope no one notices.

Feels one-upmanship towards others; i.e., 'I'mbetter than these people because I have this

or that gift - I'm chosen'.

Considers all others more holy than himself -more worthy than himself.

May believe others' holiness is hisresponsibility since he himself is so 'gifted.'

Prays quietly for others, and tries to give a goodexample of holiness.

Definitely desires spotlight as a 'spirituallygifted' person.

Desires hiddenness.

In his heart, does not accept that gifts andvirtues come from God and his owncooperation with God's grace; believes theycome from soul's own merit.

Gives God the credit since He is the author of allgood. Does not just say this but means it in hisheart.

Believes too much in himself; i.e., everything

that he thinks, says or does is an inspirationfrom Heaven. Is easily misled because of thisweakness, and misleads others, as well.

Waits on the Lord. Prays for discernment. Does

not offer direction or guidance to others exceptafter much prayer and guidance from a spiritualdirector. Is prudent.

May 3, 2011Public

I am your Jesus, born Incarnate."

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My brothers and sisters, realize the mission of Satan is to claim your souls. It is he alone who turns good into evil. Just wheyou think you are leading a virtuous life, the enemy turns genuine virtue into false virtue by encouraging you to use what God given you to impress others."

You are children of light and of truth. It is to truth alone that I call you to. Do not dilute My call by presuming you are spiritualsuperior to anyone or the bestower of gifts or graces upon anyone. All of these things come from above. While they may pashrough you, they are not yours."

Humility is the test of every virtue and the barometer of the genuine versus the false. This is the tried and true test - a realityoften missed by infant Christians."

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May 4, 2011Public

St. Catherine of Siena says: "Praise be to Jesus."

Humility of heart precludes any pride in graces received or spiritual gifts given. The truly humble soul does not claim any selfmportance. He does not see himself as the bearer of gifts but rather the unworthy recipient of God's generous Provision. Hehumility, gives all glory to God."

Further, he does not seek recognition as being one who has many spiritual gifts. Many say they give glory to God, but in theihearts take pride in God's actions through them."