Song of Songs (11) - From Contrition to Confession (SS1 V3)

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In this series on the Song of Songs, I dissect this beautiful book of the Bible verse by verse. At the end of each video, I suggest a thought, image, or idea to ponder on during your personal prayer time.

Verse of the episode: SS 1:3 – “Your anointing oils are fragrant.”

Episode-Specific References:
• St Bernard of Clairvaux: commentary on the song of songs (sermon number 16).
• Mt 27:4 – ‘“I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.”
• Gen 4:13 – ‘Cain said to the LORD, “My punishment is greater than I can bear.’
• Story of a soul, Saint Therese of Lisieux – ““It is not because I have been preserved from mortal sin that I lift up my heart to God in trust and love. I feel that even had I on my conscience every crime one could commit, I should lose nothing of my confidence: my heart broken with sorrow, I would throw myself into the Arms of my Saviour. I know that He loves the Prodigal Son, I have heard His words to St. Mary Magdalen, to the woman taken in adultery, and to the woman of Samaria. No one could frighten me, for I know what to believe concerning His Mercy and His Love. And I know that all that multitude of sins would disappear in an instant, even as a drop of water cast into a flaming furnace.”

General References:
• The Holy Bible. Revised Standard Version.
• PRESS, IGNATIUS. Ignatius Bible (p. 1478). Ignatius Press. Kindle Edition.
• Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons on the Song of Songs - https://a.co/d/bqgOA2A
• The Book of Song of Songs: Divine Romance (The Passion Translation) - https://a.co/d/2hYrVsX

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