Bernard of Clairvaux Born : 1090 Died : August 20, 1153 Browse All Authors Top 108 quotes by Bernard of Clairvaux For I have learnt for a fact that nothing so effectively obtains, retains and regains grace, as that we should always be found not high-minded before God, but filled with holy fear. Bernard of Clairvaux holy grace facts What I know of the divine Bernard of Clairvaux scripture woods fields Obey your bishop! "Obey those set over you [Heb 13:17]," the teachers of the Church... I remind you, my dear friends, of what I said when I was with you: do not receive any outside or unknown preacher, unless he be sent by your bishop or preaches with the permission of the pope. For "how shall they preach unless they are sent [Rom 10:15]?" Bernard of Clairvaux church over-you teacher "My burden is light," said the blessed Redeemer, a light burden indeed, which carries him that bears it. I have looked through all nature for a resemblance of this, and seem to find a shadow of it in the wings of a bird, which are indeed borne by the creature, and yet support her flight towards heaven. Bernard of Clairvaux light blessed wings Hell is full of good wishes or desires. Bernard of Clairvaux catholic wish desire There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men. Bernard of Clairvaux saint three men Let us affectionately love His angels as counselors and defenders appointed by the Father and placed over us. They are faithful; they are prudent; they are powerful; Let us only follow them, let us remain close to them, and in the protection of the God of heaven let us abide. Bernard of Clairvaux powerful angel father There are some who wish to learn for no other reason than that they may be looked upon as learned, which is ridiculous vanity ... Others desire to learn that they may morally instruct others, that is love. And, lastly, there are some who wish to learn that they may be themselves edified; and that is prudence. Bernard of Clairvaux vanity wish desire Love is alone sufficient by itself, it pleases by itself and for it's own sake. It is itself a merit, and itself it's own recompense. It seeks neither cause, nor consequences beyond itself. It is its own fruit, its own object and usefulness. I love because I love you, I love that I may love. Bernard of Clairvaux sake may love Love of Mary and devotion to her are a sure sign of obtaining eternal salvation. Bernard of Clairvaux mary salvation devotion God has aroused the spirit of kings and princes to root up from the earth the enemies of the Christian name. Therefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of Christ. Bernard of Clairvaux kings christian war Have death always before your eyes as a salutary means of returning to God. Bernard of Clairvaux eye mean Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man Bernard of Clairvaux prayer christian heart Humility in furs is better than pride in tunics. Bernard of Clairvaux fur pride humility I do a great wrong in His sight, when I beseech Him that He will hear my prayer, which as I give utterance to it, I do not hear myself. I entreat Him that He will think of me; but I regard neither myself nor Him. Nay, what is worse, turning over corrupt and evil thoughts in mine heart, I thrust a dreadful offensiveness into His presence. Bernard of Clairvaux prayer heart thinking What of the souls already released from their bodies? We believe that they are overwhelmed in that vast sea of eternal light and of luminous eternity Bernard of Clairvaux light sea believe From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again. Bernard of Clairvaux bliss thee earth Persecution shows who is a hireling, and who a true pastor. Bernard of Clairvaux persecution pastor catholic Do what Jesus says... what he commands through his ministers who are in the Church [see 1 Cor 6:4]. Be subject to his vicars, your leaders, not only those who are gentle and kind, but even those who are overbearing [see 1 Pt 2:18]. Bernard of Clairvaux church leader jesus Nothing can work me damage except myself. The harm that I sustain I carry about with me, and never am a real sufferer but by my own fault. Bernard of Clairvaux damage inspirational
