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Saint Quotes by Bernard of Clairvaux
- There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.
- True penance consists in regretting without ceasing the faults of the past, and in firmly resolving to never again commit that which is so deplorable.
- A truly obedient man does not discriminate between one thing and another, since his only aim is to execute faithfully whatever may be assigned to…
- If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself I you have resolved to abandon your sins.
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