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Carlo Borromeo

Carlo Borromeo Biography

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Cardinal Carlo Borromeo, born on October 2, 1538, in Pavia, Italy, and died on November 3, 1584. He was a renowned Italian cardinal known for his contributions to the Reformation and charitable work.

Cardinal Carlo Borromeo, born on October 2, 1538, in Pavia, Italy, and died on November 3, 1584. He was a renowned Italian cardinal known for his contributions to the Reformation and charitable work.

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“If a tiny spark of God's love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out.... Stay quiet with God. Do not spend your time in useless chatter.... Do not give yourself to others so completely that you have nothing left for yourself.”

Ifs Giving May Inspiration Faith Left Wind Quiet Christian Inspirational Tiny Useless Sparks Within You God's Love Chatter

Author:Carlo Borromeo

“Be sure that you first preach by the way you live. If you do not, people will notice that you say one thing, but live otherwise, and your words will bring only cynical laughter and a derisive shake of the head.”

People Ifs Way Firsts One Thing Laughter Saint Shakes Cynical Catholic Saint

Author:Carlo Borromeo

“The best way not to find the bed too cold is to go to bed colder than the bed is.”

Way Cold Bed Catholic Best Way

Author:Carlo Borromeo

“We must meditate before, during and after everything we do. The prophet says: "I will pray, and then I will understand." This is the way we can easily overcome the countless difficulties we have to face day after day, which, after all, are part of our work. In meditation we find the strength to bring Christ to birth in ourselves and in others.”

Way Faces Christ Prayer Meditation Praying Birth Overcoming Difficulty Saint Prophet

Author:Carlo Borromeo

“Behold Jesus Christ crucified, Who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our Mediator and Advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is goodness and patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners, and He never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a truly contrite and humbled heart.”

Heart Asks Jesus Christ Sin Grace Sacrifice Tears Goodness Jesus Christ Mercy Victim Foundation Moved Refuse Sinner Pardon Mediators

Author:Carlo Borromeo

“If we wish to make any progress in the service of God we must begin every day of our life with new eagerness. We must keep ourselves in the presence of God as much as possible and have no other view or end in all our actions but the divine honor.”

Ifs Ends Action Wish Views Our Lives Progress Divine Honor Saint Our Actions Presence Of God Eagerness

Author:Carlo Borromeo

About the Author

Born: October 2, 1538
Died: November 3, 1584
Known for: Cardinal
Quotes: 6

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