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 CLAIRVAUXPersecution shows who is a hireling, and who a true pastor.
More Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
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We are to love God for Himself, because of a twofold reason; nothing is more reasonable, nothing more profitable.
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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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True love does not demand a reward, but it deserves one.
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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 three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility.
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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?
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There are those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge; that is curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others; that is vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve; that is Love.
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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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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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Theirs is an endless road, a hopeless maze, who seek for goods before they seek for God.
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Jesus, what made You so small? LOVE!
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Love seeks no cause beyond itself and no fruit; it is its own fruit, its own enjoyment. I love because I love; I love in order that I may love.
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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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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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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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