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Catholic Quote by Peter Canisius

“Better that only a few Catholics should be left, staunch and sincere in their religion, than that they should, remaining many, desire as it were, to be in collusion with the Church's enemies and in conformity with the open foes of our faith.” quote by Peter Canisius
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“Better that only a few Catholics should be left, staunch and sincere in their religion, than that they should, remaining many, desire as it were, to be in collusion with the Church's enemies and in conformity with the open foes of our faith.”

Peter Canisius

About This Quote

A preference for a small, devout Catholic group over a large, compromised one, valuing sincerity over numbers.

In simple terms: Prefer sincere few over many compromised.

Key Takeaway

Value integrity over size.

Themes

faith integrity community

Mood

reflective serious

Type

religious ethical

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • personal belief
  • community building

Key Concepts

religion authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true devotion?
  • How can a larger group stay sincere?
A Different Perspective

May ignore inclusivity.

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