Chapter 81
CHAPTER XVIII.^
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Continuation of the same subject. Shows that contem-
platives have to bear far heavier crosses than people
who lead the active life. This chapter offers great
consolation to the latter.
1. Trials of the contemplative life. 2. Its reward. 3. Preparation for contem-
plation. 4. Contemplatives bear the standard of humility. 5. The virtues
preferable to supernatural favours. 6. Obedience. 7. Danger of super-
natural favours.