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 CLAIRVAUXDo 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].
More Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
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God will either give us what we ask, or what He knows to be better for us.
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Grace is necessary to salvation, free will equally so – but grace in order to give salvation, free will in order to receive it.
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How beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is.
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God has aroused the spirit of kings and princes to root up from the earth the enemies of the Christian name. Therefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of Christ.
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Nothing can work me damage except myself. The harm that I sustain I carry about with me, and never am a real sufferer but by my own fault.
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Jesus, what made You so small? LOVE!
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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?
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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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If she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.
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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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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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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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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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What I know of the divine sciences and Holy Scriptures, I learned in woods and fields. I have no other masters than the beeches and the oaks.
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Many of those who are humiliated are not humble. Some react to humiliation with anger, others with patience, and others with freedom. The first are culpable, the next harmless, the last just.
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