The mirror of simple souls (1927) - Page 18

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9.	Concerning the rudeness Original: "rudeness." In this context, it refers to the lack of spiritual refinement or the limited understanding of those who rely solely on human logic. of those who are governed by reason, and how this soul will no longer follow their counsel	187
10.	How this soul is free and consumed by mortality, and burned Original: "brent." To be consumed or purified by fire. in the burning fire of charity Original: "charity." In this mystical context, it refers to the highest form of divine love (Caritas).; and how this soul no longer seeks God through outward works. Of the amazement that Reason has at this, and of the peace of Mary and the trouble Original: "trouble." Refers to the anxiety or distraction Martha felt in the biblical story (Luke 10:41), representing the active life of labor compared to the contemplative peace of Mary. of Martha	189
11.	Concerning the death of Reason through the powerful speech of this soul; and how Love asks in the place of Reason, “Who is the Mother of Reason and of the other virtues?” and how it is meekness Original: "meekness." A deep, mystical humility and self-effacement before God. and what kind of meekness it is	193
12.	How this soul is free from everything, and how she has so firmly planted her will in the Trinity that she cannot sin unless she uproots it	196
13.	What it is necessary for those who are in the life of the spirit to do, in order to attain lordship Original: "lordship." A state of spiritual mastery or sovereignty over one's own impulses and the world. and sovereignty	198
14.	How those who are in the life of the spirit must always do the opposite of their pleasaunce Original: "pleasaunce." Personal pleasure, self-will, or worldly desires. if they wish to have peace, and how those who are free must do all that pleases them or else they shall lose peace. What thing it is that gives this soul its most noble state of being that can be had in this life	200
15.	What thing it is that has given this soul freedom in the enduring of all things	203
16.	Concerning the peace of this divine life, and how Mary Magdalene possessed it when she was in the desert. And how Our Lady Original: "our Lady." Refers to the Virgin Mary, held as the ultimate example of this perfect spiritual state. possessed it always, and what the language of this life is	204

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