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Let us prepare our hearts so that he himself may deign to dwell in them and enlighten them by his presence. But let us also take care to set the hearts of our neighbors alight, so that they too may praise their Creator and engage in the works of love. Indeed, either way we build a house to the Lord: whether we commit ourselves to the pursuit of holiness or, by our words and example, inspire those whom we can to walk in the way of holiness.
–Venerable Bede (c. 673-735)
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Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the lifeblood of fasting. So if you pray, fast; if you fast, show mercy; if you want your petition to be heard, hear the petition of others. If you do not close your ear to others, you open God’s ear to yourself.
–Saint Peter Chrysologus (c. 380 – c. 450)
Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
In this earthly life, after the affection for parents and sisters, one of the most beautiful affections is that of friendship; and every day I ought to thank God because he has given me men and lady friends of such goodness who form for me a precious guide for my whole life.
–Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925)
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The madness of love is a blessed fate; and if we understood this,
we would seek no other. It brings into unity what was divided.
And this is the truth: it makes bitterness sweet, it makes the stranger a neighbor, and what was lowly it raises on high.
–Hadewijch (c.1150-1200)
Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.
–Dorothy Day (1897-1980)
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Draw near to God with the greatest simplicity you can, and be certain that the simplest prayer is the best.
–Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641)
