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Gertrude the Great

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[Wikipedia] Gertrude the Great or Gertrude of Helfta was a German Benedictine nun and mystic who was a member of the Monastery of Helfta. While herself a Benedictine, she had strong ties to the Cistercian Order; her monastery in Helfta is currently run by Cistercian nuns.

Quotes by Gertrude the Great

Angels constantly guard the clients of this Blessed Virgin from the assaults of Hell.

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Angel

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Every time we look at the Blessed Sacrament our place in heaven is raised forever.

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Blessed

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Bodily and spiritual affliction are the surest sign of Divine predilection. Gratitude for suffering is a precious jewel for our heavenly crown...…

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Affliction

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“Lord, you have granted me your secret friendship by opening the sacred ark of your divinity, your deified heart, to me in…

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Blessed mother

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Soften my hard self-opinionatedness, which time has hardened so exceedingly!

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Hard

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Property -- the more common it becomes the more holy it becomes.

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Common

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I understand that, each time we contemplate with desire and devotion the Host in which is hidden Christ's Eucharistic Body, we increase…

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Blessed sacrament

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It is a fearful mistake to believe that because our wishes are not accomplished they can do no harm.

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Accomplished

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Let the soul who is desirous of advancing in perfection hasten to My Sacred Heart.

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Advancing

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“O Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of eternal life, Your Heart is a glowing furnace of Love. You are my refuge and…

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Burning fire

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