Catherine of Genoa reminds us why it is good that we are taught by God "little by little."
"But the creature can know nothing but what God gives him to know from day to day, nor can he comprehend beyond this, and at each instant remains satisfied with what he receives. If the creature knew the height to which God is prepared to raise him in this life, he would never rest."
"At times I thought my love [of God] was complete. But as my vision grew clearer, I beheld in myself many imperfections. In the beginning they were hidden from me, for it was the purpose of God to accomplish his work by little and little, in order to keep me humble, and enable me to remain among my fellow creatures."
