Grace, Julian of Norwich (1342-1416), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
And so our good Lord answered to all the questions and doubts which I could raise, saying most comfortingly: I may make all things well, and I shall make all things well, and I will make all things well; and you will see yourself that every kind of thing will be well.
–Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Grace, Julian of Norwich (1342-1416), Love, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Some of us believe that God is all-powerful and may do everything; and that is all wise and can do everything; but as for believing he is all love and will do everything, there we hold back. In my view nothing hinders God’s lovers more than the failure to understand this.
–Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Love sinners, but hate their deeds, and do not disdain sinners for their failings, so that you yourself do not fall into the temptation in which they abide… Do not foster hatred for the sinner, for we are all guilty… Hate his sins, and pray for him, so that you may be made like unto Christ, who had no dislike for sinners, but prayed for them.
–Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Struggle (with Sin)
There is no man who will not be grieved at the time of his chastisement; and there is not man who will not endure a bitter time, when he must drink the poison of temptations. Without them, it is not possible to obtain a strong will. When he has often experienced the help of God in temptations, a man also obtains strong faith.
–Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Augustine (354-430), Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Mary is more blessed because she embraces faith in Christ than because she conceives the flesh of Christ.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
To forgive someone who is looking for forgiveness is the same thing as giving alms. It is an act of mercy.
–Saint Augustine (354-439)
