Quote/s of the Day – 31 August – “The Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary” – Pentecost XII – St Raymond Nonnatus 1204-1240) Priest, Confessor, Cardinal, Friar of the Mercedarian Order – Ecclesiasticus Sir 31:8-1 – Luke 12:35-40 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/
“Jesus said to His disciples:
gird your loins
and light your lamps”
Luke 12:35
“ … The Bridegroom came
and they, who were ready,
went in with Him … ”
Matthew 25:10
“Make ready then the vessel of your soul
that you may become a son of God
and an heir of God
and joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17);
if, indeed, you are preparing yourself
that you may receive;
if you are drawing near in faith
that you may be made faithful;
if of set purpose,
you are putting off the old man!”
St Cyril of Jerusalem (315-387)
Father and Doctor of the Church
“The reason for loving God,
is God Himself!
As to how He is to be loved,
there is only one measure –
It is immeasurable!”
St Bernard (1090-1153)
Father & Mellifluous Doctor of the Church
“God takes special care
to detach from the passing pleasures of this world,
those whom He Loves with special predilection,
by sending them desires after heavenly bliss
and, by the sorrows and bitterness
of the present life.”
St Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556)
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