Invariably I find Essay to be a very helpful series of personal sharings. In the last issue [Dec. 96], the article, “How I Deal with Romantic Lust” was one that helped me considerably. J.R., who wrote it, made an excellent contribution to the basic understanding of our deadly disease.

The significant part of J.R.’s comments relates to the fact that no human being by himself knows what’s good for his soul. Only God through his infinite wisdom can direct our thoughts and intuitions, enabling us to enter the long, painful and at times very difficult process leading to the second birth.