“In this fashion he bestows substancial locutions on certain
souls. These locutions are as important and valuable as are the
life, virtue, and incomparable blessings they impart to the soul.
A locution of this sort does more good for a person than a whole
lifetime of deeds.”- The Ascend of Mount Carmel, Book two, Chapter
31, St John of the Cross
This really grabbed me because it most effectively describes the
power of mediation- man’s greatest blessing from God. In one moment of prayer God can show man something that He usually takes a lifetime
to show him.
