Let us not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son by the great praise we lavish on the Mother; for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son. There can be no doubt that whatever we say in praise of the Mother gives equal praise to the Son.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXOur King [Jesus] is accused of treachery; it is said of him [by the Muslims] that he is not God, but that he falsely pretended to be something he was not.
More Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
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Love me, love my dog.
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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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The measure of love is love without measure.
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Prostrate, see Thy cross I grasp,And Thy pierced feet I clasp;Gracious Jesus, spurn me not;On me, with compassion fraught.
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To serve Mary is a mark of eternal salvation to come.
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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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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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It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment.
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He rightly reads scripture who turns words into deeds.
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We are to love God for Himself, because of a twofold reason; nothing is more reasonable, nothing more profitable.
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All things are possible to one who believes.
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Have death always before your eyes as a salutary means of returning to God.
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The Eucharist is that love which surpasses all loves in Heaven and on earth
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God will become visible as God’s image is reborn in you.
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Humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.
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