With all the busyness that September brings, I’m happy to say that I’m still writing in my commonplace book. It definitely helps when you are working through such an inspiring book! Have you heard of Fulton Sheen? I admit, before reading Bonnie‘s story, my knowledge of him was minimal. I finally got a copy of his autobiography and wow. I’m learning so much.
Current book: Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen
Favorite quote so far (God never gives up on us!):
“The effort of restoring love succeeds even when’s God’s original plan is frustrated by the material with which He has to work: ‘Where sin did abound, grace does more abound.’ At the close of life, one can well see the potter’s intention to make a saint. But God has not given up, so that if the vessel is not fit to hold the rose, it can at least settle for being a tin can for a geranium. The Divine Potter can change the circumstances of the human clay, maybe adding a little suffering here and there. If we refuse to be molded into the original shape meant for us, namely, holiness and perfect imitation of Christ, He molds us into useful pitchers from which He can pour out His Divine Grace. God does not make anything with the purpose of destroying it. There is no waste in life.”
— page 35
“The effort of restoring love succeeds even when’s God’s original plan is frustrated by the material with which He has to work: ‘Where sin did abound, grace does more abound.’ At the close of life, one can well see the potter’s intention to make a saint. But God has not given up, so that if the vessel is not fit to hold the rose, it can at least settle for being a tin can for a geranium. The Divine Potter can change the circumstances of the human clay, maybe adding a little suffering here and there. If we refuse to be molded into the original shape meant for us, namely, holiness and perfect imitation of Christ, He molds us into useful pitchers from which He can pour out His Divine Grace. God does not make anything with the purpose of destroying it. There is no waste in life.”
— page 35
