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Bernard of Clairvaux86 quotes“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.”
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Jesus, what made You so small? LOVE!
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux 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.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux The heart of Christ can be seen through the openings of his wounds. For what can prove to me so clearly as your wounds that you, O Lord Jesus, are sweet & mild & plenteous in mercy.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux As patience leads to peace, and study to science, so are humiliations the path that leads to humility.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux 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].
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux How beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux He rightly reads scripture who turns words into deeds.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux The measure of love is love without measure.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux So far from being able to answer for my sins, I cannot even answer for my righteousness!
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux Hell is full of good wishes or desires.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux True love does not demand a reward, but it deserves one.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux Slander is a poison which kills charity, both in the slanderer and the one who listens.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux When God forgives a sinner who humbly confesses his sin, the devil loses his dominion over the heart he had taken.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux Jesus to me is honey in the mouth, music in the ear, a song in the heart.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux God will either give us what we ask, or what He knows to be better for us.
Bernard of ClairvauxBernard of Clairvaux Pride only, the chief of all iniquities, can make us treat gifts as if they were rightful attributes of our nature, and, while receiving benefits, rob our Benefactor of His due glory.
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