Our apathy may…
If the fervor of faith in our heart is not kept alight, then our apathy may entirely extinguish our faith. Christianity, with all its sacraments, will completely die for us.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
Your soul must…
Your soul must hold fast to Him, you must follow after Him in your thoughts, you must tread His ways by faith, not in outward show.
–Saint Ambrose of Milan (339-397)
From the Spirit comes…
From the Spirit comes foreknowledge of the future, understanding of the mysteries of faith, insight into the hidden meaning of Scripture, and other special gifts. Through the Spirit we become citizens of heaven, we enter into eternal happiness, and abide in God. Through the Spirit we acquire a likeness to God; indeed, we attain what is beyond our most sublime aspirations – we become God.
–Saint Basil the Great (330-379)
The Spirit is…
The Spirit is the source of holiness, a spiritual light, and he offers his own light to every mind to help it in its search for truth. By nature the Spirit is beyond the reach of our mind, but we can know him by his goodness. The power of the Spirit fills the whole universe, but he gives himself only to those who are worthy, acting in each according to the measure of his faith.
–Saint Basil the Great (330-379)
If the hierarchy of the Church…
We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
God be with you…
Don’t think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
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