Volume 2 · Chapter 140 · Pp. 428-436

In Emmaus, encounter with Cleopas. A case of incest. End of the first year.

Chapter 140 recounts a spiritual dialogue in Emmaus involving Cleopas and the disciples, focusing on the necessity of order and charity in spiritual growth. The teaching emphasizes the importance of a disciplined, step-by-step approach to holiness, comparing spiritual perfection to a well-planed and squared board. The disciples express their struggles with spiritual progress, and the dialogue encourages perseverance and trust in God's help. The chapter concludes with reflections on personal spiritual work and the collective journey toward sanctity.

Themes: Spiritual growth, Order and charity, Perseverance, Holiness, Discipleship, Divine assistance