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THE MOST EXCELLENT VIRTUES
- Faith is the prime root and foundation of a Christian.
- Hope is a staff to defend us from all tribulations of this present life.
- Charity is the end of all perfection.
- Fear of God is the beginning of true wisdom.
- Humility is the basis and ground work of all virtues.
- Patience is the strongest armour against the fury of our enemies.
- Obedience is the most grateful oblation to God, wherein man offers himself for a sacrifice.
- Discretion is the eye of the soul.
- Fortitude the hand thereof, wherewith it brings all works unto perfection.
- Purity of intention directs all her actions unto God.
–Saint Peter of Alcantara (1499-1562)
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But how are we to know if we have found Christ and are close to Him? Those close to Christ often turn to Him in prayer with faith and love; they often pronounce from their heart His sweetest name, often call upon Him for help; they often read or listen to His word with childlike simplicity and love; they seek frequent union with Him in His life-giving Mysteries; they are satisfied with whatever they have and accepting of what happens to them; they strive according to their strength to fulfill Christ’s commandments.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
Gregory the Great (c. 540-604), Love, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
The married should be advised that they endure with mutual patience those things that occasionally bring displeasure and that they exhort one another to salvation … They should be advised that they not worry themselves so much about what they must endure from their spouse, but consider what their spouse must endure on account of them. For if one really considers what must be endured on his account, it is all the easier to bear the things of others
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
Gregory the Great (c. 540-604), Love, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Those who are joined in marriage should be advised that, as they mutually consider what is good for their spouse, they should be careful that when they please their spouse, they do not displease their maker. In other words, they should conduct their affairs in this world without relinquishing their desire for God … They should remain aware that their current situation is transitory and what they desire is permanent.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
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It is better to begin from one’s feeble state and end up strong, to progress from small things to larger, than to set your heart from the very first on the perfect way of life, then only to abandon it later-or keep to it solely out of habit, because of what others will think-in which case all this labor will be in vain.
–Evagrius Ponticus (345-399)
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[If] people who travel… tire themselves out on the very first day by rushing along, they will end up wasting many days as a result of sickness. But if they start out walking at a gentle pace until they have got accustomed to walking, in the end they will not get tired, even though they walk great distances. Likewise anyone who wishes to embark on the labors of the virtuous life should train himself gently, until he gradually reaches the full extent of his abilities. Do not be perplexed by the many paths walked by our fathers of old, each different from the other. Do not overzealously try to imitate them all-this this would only upset your way of life. Rather, choose a way of life that suits your feeble state; travel on that, and you will live, for your Lord is merciful and he will receive you, not because of your achievements, but because of your intention.
–Evagrius Ponticus (345-399)
