Moving on…

Posted by Terry Nelson on Apr 29th, 2007

“To lose always and let everyone else win is a trait of valiant souls, generous spirits, and unselfish hearts; it is their manner to give rather than receive even to the extent of giving themselves.” - John of the Cross

“Perfection is attained through a succession of failures.” - Me

(Today is the feast of St. Peter Martyr, pictured, as well as St. Catherine of Sienna.  St. Peter of Verona is my namesake and patron.)

7 Responses

  1. nab Says:

    Well happy Feast Day…I “follow” the Dominican calendar so I didn’t realize that Peter Martyr was today. He’s a fabulous saint!

  2. thedivinelamp Says:

    “Perfection is attained through a succession of failures”, but not without Christ.

    I find it interesting that in the very same breath with which he predicted the failure of the Apostles he also said “BUT after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee” (Mt 26:31-32).

  3. Terry Nelson Says:

    Of course,there is no perfection except in union with Jesus Christ.

  4. Don Marco, O.Cist. Says:

    Dearest Terry, Happy feastday! I remember the story about choosing your Confirmation name!

  5. Don Marco, O.Cist. Says:

    I can just picture you living in the chapel of Maria SS. di Bon Aiuto. Of course, I too want to live there!

  6. Julie Says:

    Succession of failures…yup, that comment resembles me.

    Massively.

    And I have a long way to go to reach perfection. *sigh *

  7. Born Again Pagan Says:

    “To lose always and let everyone else win is a trait of valiant souls..”

    Maybe someone should tell the MN Vikings about this? LOL. Come on that’s funny right thar! (:

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