Charity never lacks what is her own, all that she needs for her own security. Not alone does she have it, she… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
God removes the sin of the one who makes humble confession, and thereby the devil loses the sovereignty he had gained over the human… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
I myself, however wretched I may be, have been occasionally privileged to sit at the feet of the Lord Jesus, and to the extent… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Keep to the middle if you wish to keep moderation. The mid way is the safe way. Moderation abides in the mean, and moderation… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
That heart alone is hard which does not shudder at itself for not feeling its hardness. — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
The mind must first reflect upon itself in order that it may frame a rule of Justice, and not be inclined to do to… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
The impudence of the sinner displeases God as much as the modesty of the penitent gives him pleasure. — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Charity never lacks what is her own, all that she needs for her own security. Not alone does she have it, she abounds with… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you want is not a sceptre, but a hoe.… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
In truth, opinion may be taken for understanding; understanding cannot be taken for opinion. How so? Surely because opinion may be deceived; understanding cannot… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Christian, learn from Christ how you ought to love Christ. Learn a love that is tender, wise, strong; love with tenderness, not passion, wisdom,… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Custom turns everything upside down. Give it time, and what can resist its hardening effect? What does not yield to use? How many find… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Even the holy men who lived before the coming of Christ understood that God had in mind plans of peace for the human race. — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
