CHAPTER XXXII.i

Explains the words of the Pater Noster : “ Thy will be
done on earth as it is in heaven.” How much is
effected by uttering these words with attention, and
how richly God rewards us for it.

1. “ Thy will be done.” God requires us to give Him our will in return for all
He has given us. 2. His grace enables us to do so. 3. To shrink from crosses
on account of our weakness is false humility. 4. An act of resignation.
5. The vow of obedience. 6. The will of God means suffering for us. 7. The
vow of obedience is the jewel that nuns offer Him. 8. Perfect contemplation
impossible without entire resignation of our will to God. 9. An offering of the
will. 10. God's kingdom given us in return for the gift of our own will.
11. God gives us His will. 12. Humility the path to contemplation.

” THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN
HEAVEN.”