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].
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXWe find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us.
More Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
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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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The measure of love is love without measure.
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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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Love me, love my dog.
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There is no greater misery than false joys.
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As patience leads to peace, and study to science, so are humiliations the path that leads to humility.
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What we love we shall grow to resemble.
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We find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us.
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To serve Mary is a mark of eternal salvation to come.
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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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The tears of those repenting are the wine of angels.
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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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He won me over entirely by giving Himself entirely to me.
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My child, seek those things which make for peace. Cease to stir up the King against the Church, and urge upon him a better course of action. If you will promise to do this, I in return promise to entreat the merciful Lord to grant you offspring.
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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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