"Both angels and demons are ignorant of the……" — John of Damascus
"Both angels and demons are ignorant of the future, yet they make predictions. The angels do so when God reveals the future to them and commands them to prophesy, and what they prophesy comes to pass. Demons also make predictions, but these are only guesses based on what they see from afar."
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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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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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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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He who does not believe according to the tradition of the Catholic Church is an unbeliever.
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