"Because the one who by excellency of nature……" — John of Damascus
"Because the one who by excellency of nature transcends all quantity and size and magnitude...has now...contracted himself into a quantity and size and has acquired a physical identity, do not hesitate any longer to draw pictures and to set forth, for all to see, him who has chosen to let himself be seen."
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John of Damascus
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26 Quotes by John of Damascus
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The saints must be honored as friends of Christ and children and heirs of God. Let us carefully observe the…
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Both angels and demons are ignorant of the future, yet they make predictions. The angels do so when God reveals…
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An angel is an intelligent essence, always in motion. It has free will, is incorporeal, serves God, and has been…
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Angels are intelligent reflections of light, that original light which has no beginning. They can illuminate. They do not need…
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If the Word of God is living and powerful, and if the Lord does all things whatsoever he wills; if…
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In former times, God, who is without form or body, could never be depicted. But now when God is seen…
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All who ask receive, those who seek find, and to those who knock it shall be opened. Therefore, let us…
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The Eucharist is a fire which inflames us
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Christ the Lord is risen. Our joy that hath no end.
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How can this come about?" Mary asked. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you," the angel answered, "and the power…
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The whole earth is a living icon of the face of God.
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The whole earth is a living icon of the face of God. ... I do not worship matter. I worship…
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