Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine
Augustine of Hippo, also known as Saint Augustine, Saint Austin, Blessed Augustine, and the Doctor of Grace, was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius, located in Numidia. He is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in Western Christianity for his writings in the Patristic Era. Among his most important works are The City of God and Confessions...
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inspirational catholic special
Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.
inspirational nature philosophical
Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.
christian-inspirational religion christianity
Christ is not valued at all, unless he is valued above all.
inspirational wisdom patience
Patience is the companion of wisdom.
christian christian-inspirational gods-will
Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not
inspirational faith spiritual
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
inspirational christian religious
What is perfection in love? Love your enemies in such a way that you would desire to make them your brothers ... For so did He love, Who hanging on the Cross, said "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)
inspirational determination littles
You aspire to great things? Begin with the little ones.
inspirational christian religious
God will cleanse your sins if you yourself are dissatisfied with yourself and will keep on changing until you are perfect.
inspirational holiday angel
In the house of God there is never ending festival; the angel choir makes eternal holiday; the presence of God's face gives joy that never fails.
christian-inspirational understanding understood
If you understood him, it would not be God.
inspirational life faith
Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.
inspirational-life philosophical humility
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.
inspirational life positive
Where love is, what can be wanting? Where it is not, what can possibly be profitable?