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What is your Weakest Spot?
The devil’s Strategy
“When the devil wants to attack anyone, he first of all looks to see what side his defences are weakest or in worst order; then he moves up his artillery to make a breach at that spot.” (St. Ignatius of Loyola)
Introduction
I have many sins, most of which are too embarrassing to mention here. Perhaps, I will share them in detail another day.
My saving grace is that I am somewhat aware of these sins and am willing to receive the sacrament of reconciliation frequently.
My confessor recently commented, “Denise, you are here quite often.”
I smiled and brushed that comment away. Inside I thought, “That’s because I am such a big sinner. And also, my profession as a counsellor requires me to be clear headed and humble. If I cannot face my sins and ask God for his graces and charisms. I would not be a good counsellor, would I?”
I chose not to reply because I wanted to hide my spiritual pride and I wanted the Priest to believe that I am an irrevocable, disgusting sinner, and to treat me accordingly, as a penance.
Pride — one of my chief weaknesses
“Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating…
