Hell is full of good wishes or desires.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXI do a great wrong in His sight, when I beseech Him that He will hear my prayer, which as I give utterance to it, I do not hear myself. I entreat Him that He will think of me; but I regard neither myself nor Him.
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There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.
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The peacemakers shall be called the sons of God, who came to make peace between God and man. What then shall the sowers of discord be called, but the children of the devil? And what must they look for but their father’s portion?
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Many of those who are humiliated are not humble. Some react to humiliation with anger, others with patience, and others with freedom. The first are culpable, the next harmless, the last just.
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Nay, what is worse, turning over corrupt and evil thoughts in mine heart, I thrust a dreadful offensiveness into His presence.
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To serve Mary is a mark of eternal salvation to come.
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The piercing nail has become a key to unlock the door, that I may see the good will of the Lord. And what can I see as I look through the hole?
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Jesus to me is honey in the mouth, music in the ear, a song in the heart.
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Persecution shows who is a hireling, and who a true pastor.
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Pride causes us to use our gifts as though they came from ourselves, not benefits received from God, and to usurp our benefactor’s glory.
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Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a sceptre but a hoe.
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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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There is no greater misery than false joys.
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If she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.
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The three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility.
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True love does not demand a reward, but it deserves one.
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