Maxioms by Thomas A. Kempis
You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in read more
You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant state of virtue, when this was not possible even for an angel of heaven, nor for the first man in the Garden?
He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love read more
He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love giveth sure access to God. But he who still delighteth in sin, no marvel if he is afraid of death and judgment.
Grant to us, O Lord, to know that which is worth knowing, to love that which is worth loving, to read more
Grant to us, O Lord, to know that which is worth knowing, to love that which is worth loving, to praise that which pleaseth Thee most, to esteem that which is most precious unto Thee, and to dislike whatsoever is evil in Thins eyes. Grant us with true judgment to distinguish things that differ, and above all to search out and do what is well pleasing unto Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
He is truly great who hath a great charity.
He is truly great who hath a great charity.
The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step toward repairing our loss.
The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step toward repairing our loss.
