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He won me over entirely by giving Himself entirely to me.

Bernard of Clairvaux

From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.
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Bliss Earth Thee
For I have learnt for a fact that nothing so effectively obtains, retains and regains grace, as that we should always be found not high-minded before God, but filled with holy fear.
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Facts Found Grace High Holy
Humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.
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Better Fur Humility Pride
Persecution shows who is a hireling, and who a true pastor.
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Catholic Pastor Persecution
How beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is.
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Beautiful Modesty Virtue
Do what Jesus says… what he commands through his ministers who are in the Church [see 1 Cor 6:4]. Be subject to his vicars, your leaders, not only those who are gentle and kind, but even those who are overbearing [see 1 Pt 2:18].
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Church Command Jesus Leader Minister
It was love that motivated His self-emptying, that led Him to become a little lower than angels, to be subject to parents, to bow His head beneath the Baptist’s hands, to endure the weakness of the flesh, and to submit to death even upon the cross
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Angel Benefit Hands led Motivated Self
Therefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of God.
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Arms Joyful Names
Jesus, what made You so small? LOVE!
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Jesus Made Sacrament
Believe one who has tried, you shall find a fuller satisfaction in the woods than in the books. The trees and the rocks will teach you that which you cannot hear from the masters.
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Believe Book Nature Satisfaction Tree
Ingratitude is the soul’s enemy… Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the streams of grace.
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Grace Soul Wind
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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Coming Men Saint Three
Love seeks no cause beyond itself and no fruit; it is its own fruit, its own enjoyment. I love because I love; I love in order that I may love.
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Enjoyment Love May Order
God will become visible as God’s image is reborn in you.
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Gods Reborn Spirituality Will
Learn first to love yourself, and then you can love me.
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Firsts Learning Love
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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Between Children Father God Portion Son

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