The piercing nail has become a key to unlock the door, that I may see the good will of the Lord. And what can I see as I look through the hole?
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXThe true measure of loving God is to love him without measure.
More Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
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Wherever…thou shalt be, pray secretly within thyself. If thou shalt be far from a house of prayer, give not thyself trouble to seek for one, for thou thyself art a sanctuary designed for prayer. If thou shalt be in bed, or in any other place, pray there; thy temple is there.
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Who loves me will love my dog also.
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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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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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How beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is.
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He rightly reads scripture who turns words into deeds.
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God will become visible as God’s image is reborn in you.
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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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As patience leads to peace, and study to science, so are humiliations the path that leads to humility.
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From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.
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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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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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there are four degrees of love: 1) Love of self for self’s sake. 2) Love of God for self’s sake. 3) Love of God for God’s own sake. 4) Love of self for God’s sake.
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All things are possible to one who believes.
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Let us then cast ourselves at the feet of this good Mother, and embracing them let us not depart until she blesses us, and accepts us for her children.
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