It was love that motivated His self-emptying, that led Him to become a little lower than angels, to be subject to parents, to bow His head beneath the Baptist's hands, to endure the weakness of the flesh, and to submit… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Do what Jesus says,... what he commands through his ministers who are in the Church [see 1 Cor 6:4]. Be subject to his vicars, your leaders, not only those who are gentle and kind, but even those who are overbearing [see 1 Pt 2:18]. — 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
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