For the Lord is gracious and merciful and prefers the conversion of a sinner rather than his death. Patient and generous in his mercy, he does not give in to human impatience but is willing to wait a long time for our repentance.
— Saint Jerome (c. 340-420)
He who would climb to a lofty height must go by steps, not leaps.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
We ascend to the heights of contemplation by the steps of action.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
The sacred Scriptures grow with the one who reads them.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
Learn the heart of God from the word of God.
— Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
We must not count on ourselves, because even if we know what kind of person we are today, we do not know what we will be tomorrow.
— Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
