Ingratitude is the soul's enemy... Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
What I know of the divine sciences and Holy Scriptures, I learned in woods and fields. I have no other masters than… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, Thou fount of life, thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts We… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Thus understanding and love, that is, the knowledge of and delight in the truth, are, as it were, the two arms of… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
“He gives Himself as prize and reward: He is the refreshment of holy soul, the ransom of those in captivity.” — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Death is the gate of life. Ingratitude is the soul's enemy... Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
What of the souls already released from their bodies? We believe that they are overwhelmed in that vast sea of eternal light… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Slander is a poison which kills charity, both in the slanderer and the one who listens. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
If anyone makes himself his own master in the spiritual life, he makes himself scholar to a fool. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
“To shame our sins He blushed in blood; He closed His eyes to show us God; Let all the world fall down and know… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
I know by myself how incomprehensible God is, seeing I cannot comprehend the parts of my own being. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
The Christian glories in the death of a pagan, because thereby Christ himself is glorified — Bernard Of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Let us then cast ourselves at the feet of this good Mother, and embracing them let us not depart until she blesses us, and… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
We are to love God for Himself, because of a twofold reason; nothing is more reasonable, nothing more profitable. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Ingratitude is the soul's enemy... Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the streams of… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Many appear full of mildness and sweetness as long as everything goes their own way; but the moment any contradiction or adversity arises, they… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
