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Questions are disturbing, especially those which may threaten our traditions, our institutions, our security. But questions never threaten the living God, who is constantly calling us, and who affirms for us that love is stronger than hate, blessings stronger than cursing. ↗

— Madeleine L'Engle

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We are torn out of our own existence and set down in the midst of the holy history of God on earth. There God dealt with us, and there he still deals with us, our needs and our sins, in judgment and grace. ↗

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

#prayer #faith

The power of His gentleness..In the Eye of Deception - This is my story. ↗

— Nikki Rosen

#faith #god #hope #love #truth

Consecutive reading of biblical books forces everyone who wants to hear to put himself, or to allow himself to be found, where God has acted once and for all for the salvation of men. ↗

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

#god-s-word #faith

It is not that God is the spectator and sharer of our present life, howsoever important that is; but rather that we are the reverent listeners and participants in God’s action in the sacred story, the history of the Christ on earth. ↗

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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We must be very faithful, but without anxiety or eagerness; we must use the means that are given to us according to our vocation, and then remain in peace concerning all the rest. For God ... will always be attentive to provide us with whatever is necessary. ↗

— St. Francis de Sales

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From the heights of heaven Jesus Christ mercifully looks down upon you and graciously invites you there. ↗

— St. Francis de Sales

#god #hope #faith

Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously. ↗

— St. Francis de Sales

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If you find God with great ease, perhaps it is not God you have found. ↗

— Thomas Merton

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There will be nothing which the fullness of His love does not replenish. ↗

— St. Francis de Sales

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