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We wish to see Jesus. |
John 12:21 |
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You want to see God;
the price of such a tremendous good is faith.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. |
James 2:17 |
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The proof of love is in the works.
Where love exists, it works great things,
but when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.
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St. Gregory the Great, 6th century
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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. |
The Book of Revelation 3:20 |
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Blessed is the one
at whose door Christ stands and knocks.
Our door is faith; if it is strong enough
the whole house is safe.
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St. Ambrose, 4th century
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In everything God works for good
with those who love him. |
Romans 8:28 |
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With faith,
even the most boring routine action of everyday
has merit and significance for us
and for the kingdom of God.
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Fr. Walter Ciszek, 23 yrs. imprisoned in Russia; 20th century
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Your face, O Lord do I seek. |
Psalm 27:8 |
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You want to see God;
The price of such a tremendous good as that is faith.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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Walk by faith. |
2 Corinthians 5:7 |
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The habit of seeing things in the light of faith
lifts us above the mists and the mire of the world.
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Bl. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century
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Faith comes from what is heard,
and what is heard
comes by the preaching of Christ. |
Romans 10:17 |
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That hearing the message of salvation,
the whole world may believe,
and by believing it may hope,
and by hoping it may love.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. |
Jesus; Revelation 22:30 |
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Blessed is the one at whose door Christ stands and knocks.
Our door is faith; if it is strong enough,
the whole house is safe.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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