[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f-Cd6PGfX_fRj0lc3X5uy00ICwiv_jSmxusy0RPLBfSg":3,"$fBGU-Rm5btuuxkLnImy8IM6xGw_maHz2C0w_kpsUtzkM":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},27338,"Thomas Dubay","T",14,null,"thomas-dubay",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,29,35,41,47,53,59,66,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3472867,"Liberty is a gift and power that extends even to the determination of our eternal and self-chosen destiny. This is one reason a single person is of greater worth than the whole of the subhuman cosmos.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3472864,"If we are to love someone completely, there can be no room for a competing love.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThomas Dubay, an American author and Catholic apologist, wrote these words in his book \"The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence and Sacrifice\" (1997). At the time, he was reflecting on the nature of love and devotion, drawing from his experiences as a theologian and spiritual director. His writing often grappled with the complexities of human relationships and the role of faith in daily life.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat Dubay's statement suggests is that complete love for one person requires an absence of attachment to other loves or desires. This paradoxical idea implies that true devotion can only flourish when there are no competing allegiances, whether they be material possessions, social status, or even other relationships. In essence, the space needed for profound love is created by letting go of lesser attachments.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this insight in modern life, consider the concept of \"radical generosity.\" When we let go of our attachment to secondary desires and loves, we create a vacuum that can be filled with an all-encompassing love for another person. This means being willing to surrender our own interests and expectations to make room for the needs and feelings of those we care about most deeply.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3472860,"Contemplation and self-indulgence do not mix.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3472852,"The worldling will not face his colossal inner blah.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3472847,"Depth of communion with the indwelling Trinity occurs only in a person intent on living the Gospel totally, one who is humble and patient, temperate and obedient, pure and kind, free of selfish clingings.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3472842,"Diffident people often do not find it difficult to acquiesce to another’s decisions either because they are reluctant to assume responsibility for important decisions or because they fear failure and criticism.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3472823,"The one who knows much about anything knows far better than the uneducated how much he does not know about it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":65},3472803,"The whole aim of any person who is beginning prayer – and don’t forget this, because it is very important – should be that he work and prepare himself with determination and every effort to bring his will into conformity with God’s will.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote from Thomas Dubay's writings reflects his emphasis on the importance of prayer and spiritual growth. As a Jesuit priest, Dubay was deeply committed to the spiritual development of individuals, and his work often focused on the interior life and the pursuit of holiness. The quote likely emerged from his experiences guiding individuals in their spiritual journeys, particularly those who were new to prayer and seeking to deepen their relationship with God.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth in this quote lies in the recognition that true prayer is not about achieving a specific emotional state or feeling, but rather about aligning one's will with God's. This requires a sense of determination and effort, rather than a passive surrender or a reliance on emotional experiences.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative might focus on cultivating a sense of determination and effort in their prayer life, rather than waiting for a specific feeling or experience. This could involve setting aside a regular time for prayer, engaging in practices that help to quiet the mind and focus the will, and seeking guidance from spiritual directors or mentors to help navigate the process.",{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3472791,"Being in love with God is never boring.15.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},3472775,"If a person wishes to gain freedom of spirit and not be always troubled, let him begin by not being frightened by the cross, and he will see how the Lord also helps him carry it and he will gain satisfaction and profit from everything.36.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,2,10]