Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity. Enter again into yourself.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
No person has a right to lead such a life of contemplation as to forget in one’s own ease the service due one’s neighbor; nor has any person a right to be so immersed in active life as to neglect the contemplation of God.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.
— Saint Augustine (354-430)
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
God, who created all things, is in all places, and is everywhere to be worshiped. Yet his infinite wisdom thinks fit to work wonders at the intercession of his saints.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
