Thus in whatever age of the present life, any sinner or evil person will be converted to God with his whole heart, he will immediately receive forgiveness for all his past sins.
–Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe (Fifth — Sixth Century)
Sinner one may indeed be, but no one must despair of pardon on this day which is so highly privileged. For if a thief could receive the grace of Paradise, how could a Christian be refused forgiveness?
–Saint Maximus of Turin (Fourth and Fifth Century)
God knows what is suitable for everyone. God has a reason for giving one less and another more. This is not for us to figure out.
–Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471)
We should not attach much value to what we have given God, since we shall receive for the little we have bestowed upon him much more in this life and in the next.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Therefore, beloved, we are washed clean but once; we are freed only once; we are received into the immortal kingdom once and for all. Once and for all are they happy whose sins are forgiven and whose stains are blotted out. Hold fast to what you have received; preserve it joyfully; sin no more. Keep yourselves as children cleansed by that sacrament and made spotless for the day of the Lord.
— Saint Pacian (c. 310-391)
We have no good works in us unless they come from God.
— Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe (Fifth — Sixth Century)
