The tears of those repenting are the wine of angels.
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].
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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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Ingratitude is the soul’s enemy… Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the streams of grace.
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All things are possible to one who believes.
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With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear.
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The peacemakers shall be called the sons of God, who came to make peace between God and man. What then shall the sowers of discord be called, but the children of the devil? And what must they look for but their father’s portion?
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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.
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Learn first to love yourself, and then you can love me.
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If anyone makes himself his own master in the spiritual life, he makes himself scholar to a fool.
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Love is alone sufficient by itself, it pleases by itself and for it’s own sake. It is itself a merit, and itself it’s own recompense. It seeks neither cause, nor consequences beyond itself. It is its own fruit, its own object and usefulness. I love because I love you, I love that I may love.
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Hell is full of good wishes or desires.
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Who loves me will love my dog also.
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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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Your actions in passing, pass not away, for every good work is a grain of seed for eternal life.
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The three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility.
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Jesus to me is honey in the mouth, music in the ear, a song in the heart.
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