We set forth our petitions before god, not in order to make known to him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize that in the things it is necessary to turn to god for help.
THOMAS AQUINASWhen the devil is called god of this world, it is not because he made it, but because we serve him with our worldiness.
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The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false.
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There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship
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Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.
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To pretend angels do not exist because they are invisible is to believe we never sleep because we don’t see ourselves sleeping.
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Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.
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Love follows knowledge.
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It is only god who creates. Man merely arranges.
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God has no need for our worship. It is we who need to show gratitude for what we have received.
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Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not in hand.
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The soul is uninhabited world that only comes to life when god lays his head against us.
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He who is not angry when there is just cause for anger is immoral. Why? because anger looks to the good of justice. And if you could live amid injustice without anger, you are immoral as well as unjust.
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The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.
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God himself would not permit evil in this world if good did not come of it for the benefit and harmony of the universe.
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When the devil is called god of this world, it is not because he made it, but because we serve him with our worldiness.
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Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen
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