Maxioms by Thomas A. Kempis
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.
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from grace.
Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from grace.
Commemoration of Thomas à Kempis, priest, spiritual writer, 1471 It is no great matter to associate with the read more
Commemoration of Thomas à Kempis, priest, spiritual writer, 1471 It is no great matter to associate with the good and gentle; for this is a naturally pleasing to all, and everyone willingly enjoyeth peace, and loveth those best that agree with him. But to be able to live peaceably with hard and perverse persons, or with the disorderly, or with such as go contrary to us, is a great grace, and a most commendable thing.
Commemoration of Charles de Foucauld, Hermit, Servant of the Poor, 1916 Whoever loves much, does much.
Commemoration of Charles de Foucauld, Hermit, Servant of the Poor, 1916 Whoever loves much, does much.
