Pass that by [Passez outre]. I was thirteen when I had a Voice from God for my help and guidance. The first time that I heard this Voice, I was very much frightened; it was mid-day, in the summer, in my father's garden. I had not fasted the day before. I heard this Voice to my right, towards the Church; rarely do I hear it without its being accompanied also by a light. This light comes from the same side as the Voice. Generally it is a great light. Since I came into France I have often heard this Voice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She describes hearing a voice and light from God at age thirteen in her father's garden.
- In plain terms
- She heard a divine voice and saw a light when she was a teenager.
- What can you take from it?
- Spiritual calls can happen in ordinary moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you hear your calling?
- How do you know a sign is real?
Another view
Subjective experiences are hard to verify objectively.
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