The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false.
THOMAS AQUINASA mans heart is right when he wills that god wills.
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The soul is uninhabited world that only comes to life when god lays his head against us.
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Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen
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The things that we love tell us what we are.
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A mans heart is right when he wills that god wills.
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Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not in hand.
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Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do.
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We set forth our petitions before god, not in order to make known to him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize that in the things it is necessary to turn to god for help.
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Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.
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Our aspect of neighborly love is that we must not merely will our neighbors good, but actually work to bring it about.
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God has no need for our worship. It is we who need to show gratitude for what we have received.
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There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
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True peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of god.
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To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
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I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.
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Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.
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