What does God hate or punish except self-will? Let self-will cease, and there will be no hell. On what does that fire feed except on self-will?
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXWhat does God hate or punish except self-will? Let self-will cease, and there will be no hell. On what does that fire feed except on self-will?
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXIf anyone makes himself his own master in the spiritual life, he makes himself scholar to a fool.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXIngratitude 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.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXTrue love does not demand a reward, but it deserves one.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXAll things are possible to one who believes.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXTherefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of God.
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].
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXNothing 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.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXGod 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.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXIf then you are wise, you will show yourself rather as a reservoir than as a canal. For a canal spreads abroad water as it receives it, but a reservoir waits until it is filled before overflowing.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXLove me, love my dog.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXAction and contemplation are very close companions; they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXJesus, what made You so small? LOVE!
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXPersecution shows who is a hireling, and who a true pastor.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXFrom the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXHow beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is.
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