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Words contract a significance which clings to them long after the condition of things to which they owe it has passed away. ↗

— Joseph Barber Lightfoot

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Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#beloved #caress #child #entirely #feed

Job was astonished at seeing Almighty God so intent on doing good to us that He seems to have nothing more at heart than to love us and to induce us to love Him in return. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

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Since His delights are to be with you, let yours be found in Him. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#found #him #his #since #you

Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#alone #confidence #dearest #friends #god

But You never reject a repentant and humble heart. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#humble #never #reject #you

God is displeased at the diffidence of souls who love Him sincerely and whom He Himself loves. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#displeased #god #him #himself #love

Not only is there no need of an intermediary through whom He would want you to speak to Him, but He finds His delight in having you treat with Him personally and in all confidence. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#delight #finds #having #him #his

Nothing else is required than to act toward God, in the midst of your occupations, as you do, even when busy, toward those who love you and whom you love. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#busy #else #even #god #love

True, He is infinite Majesty, but He is also infinite Goodness and infinite Love. There can be no greater Lord than God; neither can there be a more ardent lover than He. ↗

— Alphonsus Liguori

#ardent #god #goodness #greater #infinite