Augustine

He who loves the coming of the Lord is not he who affirms that it is far off, nor is it he who says it is near, but rather he who, whether it be far off or near, awaits it with sincere faith, steadfast hope, and fervent…

I count myself one of the number of those who write as they learn and learn as they write.

But what do I love when I love my God? Not the sweet melody of harmony and song; not the fragrance of flowers, perfumes, and spices; not manna or honey; not limbs such as the body delights to embrace. It is not these tha…

God grants us not always what we ask so as to bestow something preferable.

Since God is the highest good, he would not allow any evil to exist in his works unless his omnipotence and goodness were such as to bring good even out of evil.

Christ is not valued at all, unless he is valued above all.

If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself.