“When you see a condemned man on his way to the gallows, it moves you to pity. If you could do something to free him, you would do it. Well, brothers and sisters, when I see a person in mortal sin, I see someone drawing nearer with every step to the gallows of hell. And seeing him in this unhappy state, I happen to know the way to free him: that he be converted to God, ask God's pardon, and make a good confession. Woe betide me if he does not.” IfsKnowsMenWayWellsPersonsDoeStatesHappensMovingAsksSinStepsHellSeeingBrotherDrawingUnhappyPityMortalsConfessionWoeBrothers And SistersPardonEvery StepGallowsMortal SinClaret Author:Anthony Mary Claret
“The Christian who desires to follow Jesus carrying his cross must bear in mind that the name "Christian" means "learner or imitator of Christ" and that if he wishes to bear that noble title worthily he must above all do as Christ charges us in the Gospel: We must oppose or deny ourselves, take up the cross, and follow him.” IfsMindMeanChristianDesireJesusNamesWishChristBearsCrossesDenyNobleTitlesLearnersImitator Author:Anthony Mary Claret
“Although the sinner does not believe in Hell, he shall nevertheless go there if he has the misfortune to die in mortal sin.” IfsBelieveDoeDiesSinHellMortalsSinnerMisfortunesNeverthelessMortal Sin Book:The Autobiography of St. Anthony Mary Claret Source: The Autobiography of St. Anthony Mary Claret
“Love is the most necessary of all virtues. Love in the person who preaches the word of God is like fire in a musket. If a person were to throw a bullet with his hands, he would hardly make a dent in anything; but if the person takes the same bullet and ignites some gunpowder behind it, it can kill. It is much the same with the word of God. If it is spoken by someone who is filled with the fire of charity- the fire of love of God and neighbor- it will work wonders.” IfsLovePersonsHandsChristianLove IsBehindsWonderVirtueFireFilledCharitySaintNeighborGod LoveCatholicismWord Of GodBulletsIgniteCatholic SaintGunpowderClaretFire Of Love Author:Anthony Mary Claret
