Reflections after Confession

There are two persons inside of you. One is good, overflowing with kindness and generosity. A being that loves profoundly, selfless to the point of being holy. The other, a cunning schemer, lazy yet manipulative, using the other side of you to mask its intentions. A shadow that is aware of the truth but hides from it, and often coats it with ingeniously crafted lies; it cannot stand the light.

Therefore, you are in danger.

You are in danger because one day, you may simply stop struggling; one day, you may find yourself unwilling to continue the fight. And then the other person, the good person - disappears completely. It is one thing to know what you must do; it is another to find the strength to do it.

Two things are required - constant prayer and daily discipline.

Prayer will help strengthen your faith. Through prayer you communicate with God and allow Him to direct and guide you. Discipline will fortify your will. Just like your habits, which are fruits of consistent action, acquiring discipline reinforces the good in you to continue doing the right thing.

Yes you are in danger. But you have not lost the battle. Everyday is an opportunity to choose which side of you should win.

There are two persons inside of you.

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Thank you Fr. Joe, for helping me see.