I accept with sincere belief the doctrine of faith as handed down to us from the Apostles by the orthodox Fathers, always in the same sense and with the same interpretation.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Quote
Look
at that clever calumniator! He begins by fetching a deep sigh, he
affects to be humble, and puts on a modest look, and with a voice
choking with sobs tries to gloss over the slander which is on the tip
of his tongue One would fancy that he expressly assumed a calm and
easy demeanor; for when he speaks against his brother, it is in a
tender and compassionate tone. I am really hurt, says he, to find
that our brother has fallen into such a sin; you all know how much I
love him, and how often I have tried to correct him. It is not today
that I have noticed his failing; for I should always be on my guard
to speak of others, but others have spoken of it too. It would be in
vain to disguise the fact; it is only too true, and with tears in my
eyes I tell it to you. This poor unfortunate brother has talent, but
it must be confessed that he is very guilty, and however great may be
our friendship for him, it is impossible to excuse him.
--
Saint
Bernard of Clairvaux from a
sermon on The Canticles
Monday, August 18, 2014
Saint John Eudes Quote
Father
of mercies and God of all consolation, You gave us the loving Heart
of your own beloved Son, because of the boundless love by which You
have loved us, which no tongue can describe. May we render You a love
that is perfect with hearts made one with His. Grant, we pray, that
our hearts may be brought to perfect unity: each heart with the other
and all hearts with the Heart of Jesus….and may the rightful
yearnings of our hearts find fulfillment through Him: Our Lord Jesus
Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
--
Collect from Saint John
Eudes’ Mass, Gaudeamus, 1668
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