# Knowledge ## Divine Intimacy Meditations - Makes one understand the nothingness of creatures: [[309-the-gift-of-knowledge#Meditation 1|309,1]], [[309-the-gift-of-knowledge#Meditation 2|309,2]]; - the soul who is enlightened feels the need of withdrawing from creatures: [[309-the-gift-of-knowledge#Meditation 2|309,2]]; - under the influence of — creatures become a ladder to go to God: [[309-the-gift-of-knowledge#Meditation 2|309,2]]; - infuses contrition for sin: [[310-blessed-are-they-that-mourn#Meditation 1|310,1]]; - perfects the virtue of hope: [[310-blessed-are-they-that-mourn#Meditation 2|310,2]]; - to the gift of — corresponds the beatitude of mourning: [[310-blessed-are-they-that-mourn#Meditation 1|310,1]]; - makes the soul understand the joy of sorrow embraced for love of God: [[310-blessed-are-they-that-mourn#Meditation 2|310,2]]. - [[309-the-gift-of-knowledge|309. The Gift of Knowledge]] - [[310-blessed-are-they-that-mourn|310. Blessed Are They that Mourn]]