The true measure of loving God is to love him without measure.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXLearn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a sceptre but a hoe.
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Pride causes us to use our gifts as though they came from ourselves, not benefits received from God, and to usurp our benefactor’s glory.
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The Eucharist is that love which surpasses all loves in Heaven and on earth
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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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Vines and trees will teach you that which you will never learn from masters.
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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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Your actions in passing, pass not away, for every good work is a grain of seed for eternal life.
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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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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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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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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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I know by myself how incomprehensible God is, seeing I cannot comprehend the parts of my own being.
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Humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.
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Understanding is the sure and clear knowledge of some invisible thing.
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He won me over entirely by giving Himself entirely to me.
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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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