A truly obedient man does not discriminate between one thing and another, since his only aim is to execute faithfully whatever may be assigned to him.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXLove is alone sufficient by itself, it pleases by itself and for it’s own sake. It is itself a merit, and itself it’s own recompense. It seeks neither cause, nor consequences beyond itself. It is its own fruit, its own object and usefulness. I love because I love you, I love that I may love.
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The rivers of Grace cannot flow uphill, up the steep cliff of the proud man’s heart.
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We find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us.
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There are those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge; that is curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others; that is vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve; that is Love.
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If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself I you have resolved to abandon your sins.
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My child, seek those things which make for peace. Cease to stir up the King against the Church, and urge upon him a better course of action. If you will promise to do this, I in return promise to entreat the merciful Lord to grant you offspring.
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Theirs is an endless road, a hopeless maze, who seek for goods before they seek for God.
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How beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is.
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Action and contemplation are very close companions; they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters.
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I have no other masters than the beeches and the oaks.
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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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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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Who loves me will love my dog also.
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All things are possible to one who believes.
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He won me over entirely by giving Himself entirely to me.
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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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