Love of God

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To you, Lord,
my eyes are turned.
Psalm 141:8
 


Only God satisfies,
he infinitely exceeds all other pleasures.
That is why man can rest in nothing but God.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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If anyone hears my voice
and opens the door I will come to him.
Revelation 3:20
 


We open the door to receive Christ
when we freely consent to his promptings
and give ourselves over to doing what must be done.

 
St. Bede the Venerable, 8th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord,
your love is better than life.
Psalm 63:2
 


Begin to love God,
and you will love others for his sake.

 
St. Caesarius of Arles, 6th century

 
 
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O Lord, I am your servant.
Psalm 116:12
 


Love God
and above all, pray.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Take delight in the Lord.
Psalm 37:4
 


Do not be too concerned about who is with you
or who is against you,
but be concerned to be careful
that God might be with you, and everything to you.

 
'The Imitation of Christ'; Thomas a Kempis,15th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I will proclaim you, Lord my God,
and give you praise with all my heart.
Psalm 85:12
 


Let each day be a day of beginning again,
of loving God a bit more,
of turning your face to him anew.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I will sing to the Lord
as long as I live.
Psalm 104:33
 


Singing is for those who love.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Love the Lord
with your whole heart.
Jesus; Matthew 22:37
 


The love of God is as salt is to food,
making our actions into a perfect dish
to set before the Lord of all things.

 
Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

 

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