The Father

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We shall come to him
and make our home with him.
Jesus; John 14:23
 


Anyone who is holy obeys the spiritual laws of God,
who dwells in him as in a well-ordered city.

 
Origen, 3rd century

 
 
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If you ask anything of the Father,
he will give it to you in my name.
Jesus; John 16:23
 


In goodness and gentleness, the Father gives his graces
to those who approach Him with undivided hearts.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

 
 
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Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:3
 


Let us gaze upon the Father
and Creator of the whole universe.
Let us cherish his gifts, magnificent and sublime.

 
St. Clement, 3rd century

 
 
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The Lord is my God.
Zechariah 13:9
 


Be full of courage,
and trust in the one we call Father,
who has all the tenderness of a Father.

 
Bl. Marie Riviere, 19th century

 
 
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Our Father in heaven…
Jesus, Matthew 6:9
 


The Father is merciful,
and all he does is full of generosity.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

 
 
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I will take joy
in the protection of your wings.
Psalm 63:7
 


The Father can be trusted in Jesus Christ
to fulfill both your prayers and mine.

 
St. Ignatius of Antioch, 1st century

 
 
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No one comes to the Father
except through me.
Jesus; John 14:6
 


Through Christ, we have gained access to the Father.

 
St. Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century

 
 
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Whoever has seen me
has seen the Father.
Jesus; John 14:9
 


Jesus and the Father are one,
and whoever sees him sees the Father also.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 

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