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I love you, O Lord, my strength. |
Psalm 18:1 |
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What is the mark of a love for God?
To keep his commandments for the sake of his glory.
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St. Basil the Great, 4th century
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Remain in me and I in you. |
Jesus; John 15:4 |
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Intimacy with the Lord
is achieved by cheerful readiness to do the will of God.
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St. Basil, 4th century
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My soul
proclaims the greatness of the Lord. |
Luke 1:46 |
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When one devotes all his thoughts
to the praise and service of the Lord,
he proclaims God's greatness.
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Venerable Bede, 8th century
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God is love.
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1 John 4:16 |
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It is the nature of love to transform the lover
into the object loved. If we love God,
we ourselves become divinized.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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Serve the Lord with gladness. |
Psalm 100:2 |
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Teach us, dear Lord, to serve you as you deserve.
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St. Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century
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With my whole heart, Lord,
I seek you. |
Psalm 119:103 |
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O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,
may I know you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
follow you more nearly.
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St. Richard of Chichester, 13th century
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Where your treasure is,
so will your heart be also. |
Jesus; Luke 12:34 |
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Direct your hearts to God.
Do not look to what you have,
but to what you are.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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Surely goodness and mercy
follow me... |
Psalm 23:6 |
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They that love the Lord shall lack no good thing.
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St. Columba, 6th century
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