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A good person's real fault 'spoils' the soul as thoroughly as a bad patch, hidden within, spoils an apple.

By the smallest evil thought or act, we might 'tilt the whole ground', causing others to fall into the darkness; yet the reverse is also true, and our good thoughts and actions can tip others towards the light.

The greater the number of our penances, made sincerely, then the deeper is made our soul's 'channel' through which grace reaches others.

Christ speaks and acts through His priests, who bless and forgive 'in persona Christi capitis', 'in the person of Christ the Head'.

Christ speaks and acts through His priests, who bless and forgive 'in persona Christi capitis', 'in the person of Christ the Head'.

Christ speaks and acts through His priests, who bless and forgive 'in persona Christi capitis', 'in the person of Christ the Head'.

Christ speaks and acts through His priests, who bless and forgive 'in persona Christi capitis', 'in the person of Christ the Head'.

Christ speaks and acts through His priests, who bless and forgive 'in persona Christi capitis', 'in the person of Christ the Head'.

A 'pile' of faults, sins, desires, ambitions or grudges can prevent Christ - Who loves us - from entering our soul with His light.

A 'pile' of faults, sins, desires, ambitions or grudges can prevent Christ - Who loves us - from entering our soul with His light.

Many stages of purification are needed to make a sinful soul fit for Heaven, able to bear Heaven's light.

By faith, and the power which is given through union with God, the 'rock-wall' of our sin is pierced and a way is made to Heaven.

Christ our brother and Divine Saviour paid the debt due from our sins. In acknowledging Him, we emerge from our 'pit'.

Christ our brother and Divine Saviour paid the debt due from our sins. In acknowledging Him, we emerge from our 'pit'.

Who is better than a repentant sinner at determinedly hauling along others, away from evil and towards Heaven?

One who chooses to ignore Christ is turning His back on the bleeding figure who suffered death for our sins.

Christ's presence within the soul, in Holy Communion, is like a fire which burns away little failings, and which rises up to heaven.

Just as a wound is healed at the touch of good medicine, so sin can be banished by contrition, confession and reconciliation.

Christ, the truth, is shining out towards each soul. A pure soul, like a crystal, receives many virtues. A dark and sinful soul is not penetrated by Christ's light, but is like a rock.

By every honest confession, and every new admission of sin and failure, we remove the veils which hide God's glory.