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| Remains of Saint Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church |
"Grace awaits there where God calls us; if we are not present at this
appointments though, we lose the grace which was due to us. "
“The
gate of Heaven is low and those who wish to enter must bend down: this
was taught to us by Jesus Himself, Who when dying, bowed His head.”
“Human life is similar to a bridge and a bridge is made for crossing and not for remaining upon.”
“Confession
is the gate of Heaven. O truly the gate of Heaven and the gate of
Paradise, since through it the penitent is invited to kiss the feet,
hands and face of God: the feet of His mercy, the hands of His grace and
the face of His pardon. O house of God, O gate of Heaven, O confession!
Blessed is he who dwells in you! Blessed is he who humbles himself in
you! Humble yourselves therefore dearest brethren, and enter through
this mystical gate.”
“The preaching of heretics is impure in
comparison with the most pure teachings of the Church… They resemble a
beast named Iamia, which has the face of a human and the body of an
animal. They, in fact, in order to deceive more easily, show themselves
with an amiable appearance saying courteous words, but beneath they are
hiding their bad intentions.”
“Let us beseech Jesus Christ,
dearest brethren, Who with His humility defeated diabolical pride, that
He may grant us the grace to overcome pride and haughtiness of heart
with humility, and to show in our attitude a sincere humility, in order
thus to reach His glory: by the grace of He Who is the Blessed One for
all eternity. Amen!”
