What we love we shall grow to resemble.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXLet 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.
More Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
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Let Thy glances fall.Thy cross of agony,My Beloved, look on me;Turn me wholly unto Thee;”Be thou whole,” say openly:”I forgive thee all.
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The three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility.
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Therefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of God.
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God will become visible as God’s image is reborn in you.
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So far from being able to answer for my sins, I cannot even answer for my righteousness!
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Love me, love my dog.
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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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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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All things are possible to one who believes.
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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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Learn first to love yourself, and then you can love me.
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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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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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If she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.
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