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The emperor is in the Church, not about the Church.
Ambrose
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When we find ouselves in some grave danger we must not lose courage but firmly trust in God, for where there is the greatest danger, there is also the greatest help from Him who wants to be called our 'Help' in times of peace and in times of tribulation.
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What is impossible to God? Not that which is difficult to His power, but that which is contrary to His nature.
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The rich women, to avoid dividing the inheritance among many, kill their own fetus in the womb and with murderous juices extinguish in the genital chamber their children.
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When I go to Rome, I fast on Saturday, but in Milan I do not. Do you also follow the custom of whatever church you attend, if you do not want to give or receive scandal.
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He who reads much and understands much, receives his fill. He who is full, refreshes others.
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As in paradise, God walks in the Holy Scriptures, seeking man.
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Redemption, n. Deliverance of sinners from the penalty of their sin through their murder of the deity against whom they sinned. The doctrine of Redemption is the fundamental mystery of our holy religions, and whoso believeth in it shall not perish, but have everlasting life in which to try to understand it.
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If you do not give the tenth part to God, he will take the nine parts.
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True repentance is to cease from sin.
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And let them remember that prayer should accompany the reading of Sacred Scripture, so that God and man may talk together for we speak to Him when we pray we hear Him when we read the divine saying.
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There is nothing evil save that which perverts the mind and shackles the conscience.
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When in Rome, live in the Roman way.
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Let your door stand open to receive Him, unlock your soul to Him, offer Him a welcome in your mind, and then you will see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the joy of grace. Throw wide the gate of your heart, stand before the sun of the everlasting light.
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Reverence: the spiritual attitude of a man to a god and a dog to a man.
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As a servant desireth the approval of his master, and a son the approval of his father, so should we desire the approval of God and our own conscience.
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Dice have their laws, which the courts of justice cannot undo.
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The world has been created for everyone's use, but you few rich are trying to keep it up for yourselves. For not merely the possession of the earth, but the very sky, the air, and the sea are claimed for the use of the rich few... The earth belongs to all, not just to the rich.
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The devil's snare does not catch you, unless you are first caught by the devil's bait.
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There is no time of life past learning something.
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How far, O rich, do you extend your senseless avarice? Do you intend to be the sole inhabitants of the earth? Why do you drive out the fellow sharers of nature, and claim it all for yourselves? The earth was made for all, rich and poor, in common. Why do you rich claim it as your exclusive right?
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