God’s love

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Jesus looked at him and loved him.
Mark 10:21
 


Allowing ourselves to be brought under the gaze of God,
we understand the realization that
our lives are in God’s hands.

 
Pseudo-Marcarius, 4th Century

 
 
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Merciful and gracious is the Lord,
slow to anger, abounding in mercy.
Psalm 103:8
 


Let us reflect on how gracious the Lord is,
how good he is in himself.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
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Be kind to one another,
and compassionate.
Ephesians 4:32
 


We are to become vessels of God´s compassionate love
for others. 

 
St. Clare of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
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O God…
your love is better than life.
Psalm 63:3
 


There is nothing finer, nothing sweeter, than God.

 
St. Caesarius of Arles, 6th century

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


God reveals his secrets to those who are humble,
and sweetly draws them to himself.

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

 
 
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I will give thanks to the Lord.
Psalm 9:1
 


Let us thank the Lord for His love,
which is stronger than death and sin.

 
St. John Paul II, 20th century

 
 
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The Lord is your guardian,
the Lord is your shade.
Psalm 121:5
 


May your powerful hand, Lord, be a roof over our heads
and may your strength preserve us from all wrongdoing.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

 
 
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In the shadow of your wings
I rejoice.
Psalm 63:7
 


God protects and cherishes us invisibly,
not turning us over to the deceits of evil and the world.

 
Pseudo-Marcarius, 4th Century

 

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