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 CLAIRVAUXTrue penance consists in regretting without ceasing the faults of the past, and in firmly resolving to never again commit that which is so deplorable.
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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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Jesus to me is honey in the mouth, music in the ear, a song in the heart.
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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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To serve Mary is a mark of eternal salvation to come.
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I know by myself how incomprehensible God is, seeing I cannot comprehend the parts of my own being.
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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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Let us affectionately love His angels as counselors and defenders appointed by the Father and placed over us. They are faithful; they are prudent; they are powerful; Let us only follow them, let us remain close to them, and in the protection of the God of heaven let us abide.
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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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Jesus, what made You so small? LOVE!
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When God forgives a sinner who humbly confesses his sin, the devil loses his dominion over the heart he had taken.
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Nay, what is worse, turning over corrupt and evil thoughts in mine heart, I thrust a dreadful offensiveness into His presence.
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True love does not demand a reward, but it deserves one.
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Learn first to love yourself, and then you can love me.
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Understanding is the sure and clear knowledge of some invisible thing.
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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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