to the soul who has once tasted the caress of his God.
Jesus is the Divine Gardener of Our Hearts
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FAITHFUL FRIEND
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Visit of the Good Master
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Christ, the Divine Gardner, is depicted here within the heart of the believer
gently and carefully working to uproot the weeds that mar its beauty.
The Divine Gardner gives the young shrub
a guardian to support it.
The frail sapling needs a stand and a support
against the dangers to which it is exposed.
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Come to Me for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matt. 11:29 Serz, Nurmberg 327
I sought you outside and you were within. ~ St. Augustine
O my Jesus! I sought you outside and you were the midst of my heart.
Lataille (series: Secret of the interior life)
O Jesus, remain captive in my heart, captive of my love.
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Antonius Wierix (ca. 1552–1604) from his series Cor Jesu amanti sacum - Euge puer rosis pinge..
Antonius Wierix (ca. 1552–1604) from his series Cor Iesu amanti sacum - Bone Jesu, fontes fluant.... O goodJesus, in ourhearts fallstreams ofGraces. Fountainsflow overthemto expiate.Be thou made cleanfrom the sins ofthe soul; behold, the angels rejoice.
I will cultivate in my heart the divine virtue of wisdom.