The Angel’s bread is made the Bread of man today.
Nothing which implies contradiction falls under the omnipotence of God.
I can write no more. All that I have written seems like straw.
If all the sins of the flesh are worthy of condemnation because by them man allows himself to be dominated by that which he has of the animal nature, much more deserving of condemnation are the sins against nature by which man degrades his own animal nature...
Practical sciences proceed by building up; theoretical science by resolving into components.
One aspect of neighbourly love is that we must not merely will our neighbours good, but actually work to bring it about.
True peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of God.
There can be no joy in living without joy in work.
Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.
The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.
Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him.
We are like children, who stand in need of masters to enlighten us and direct us; God has provided for this, by appointing his angels to be our teachers and guides.
The human mind may perceive truth only through thinking, as is clear from Augustine.
God is never angry for His sake, only for ours.
It is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.
The existence of a prime mover- nothing can move itself; there must be a first mover. The first mover is called God.
Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.
I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.
The blessed in the kingdom of heaven will see the punishments of the damned, in order that their bliss be more delightful for them.
A song is the exultation of the mind dwelling on eternal things, bursting forth in the voice.