The Word of God makes use of poetic imagery when discussing... formless intelligences but... it does not do so for the sake of art, but as a concession to the nature of our own mind. It uses scriptural passages in… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share Image
...God does not possess a private knowledge of Himself and a separate knowledge of all the creatures in common. The universal Cause, by knowing… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
...we must all offer up a hymn of praise to the God... who is 'Lord of lords' (Deut. 10:17, Ps. 136:1, I Tim. 6:15,… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
...if we know God our knowledge of... everything will be brought to perfection, and, in so far as is possible, the infinite, divine and… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
'Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights' (Jms. 1:17). But there is something more.… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
[God] is perfect not only insofar as He is absolute perfection, defining perfection in Himself and from His singular existence and total perfection, but… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
Our Lord Jesus Christ made the merciful shepherding of His sheep the proof of love for Himself (cf. Jn. 21:15-17). He denounces as 'wicked'… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
We make assertions and denials of what is next to [the Divine Nature], but never of It, for It is both beyond every assertion,… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
The name 'cherubim' means 'fullness of knowledge' or 'outpouring of wisdom'... The name cherubim signifies the power to know and to see God, to… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
The Word of God makes use of poetic imagery when discussing... formless intelligences but... it does not do so for the sake of art,… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
Trinity!! Higher than any being, any divinity, any goodness! Guide of Christians in the wisdom of heaven! Lead us up beyond unknowing and light,… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
Those who do not know must be taught, not punished. We do not hit the blind. We lead them by the hand. — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
All angels bring revelations and tidings of their superiors. The first bring word of God who is their inspiration, while the others, according to… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
What has actually to be said about the Cause of everything is this. Since it is the Cause of all beings, we should posit… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
The word of God has provided nine explanatory designations of the heavenly beings... the first group is forever around God and is said to… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share
