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“Just as the light of the sun attracts a healthy eye, so through love knowledge of God naturally draws to itself a pure intellect.”

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Maximus the Confessor
Maximus the Confessor

Maximus the Confessor, who lived from 580 to August 13, 662, was a mysterious religious philosopher and theologian. His life and achievements are not well-documented in historical records, but his thoughts have had a profound impact on Christian philosophy. more

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“He who asks to receive his daily bread does not automatically receive it in its fullness as it is in itself: he receives it according to his own capacity as recipient. The Bread of Life (cf. Jn. 6:35) gives Himself in His love to all who ask, but not in the same way to all; for He gives Himself more fully to those who have performed great acts of righteousness, and in smaller measure to those who have not achieved so much. He gives Himself to each person according to that person's spiritual ability to receive Him.”

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“When you are insulted by someone or humiliated, guard against angry thoughts, lest they arouse a feeling of irritation, and so cut you off from love and place you in the realm of hatred. You should know that you have been greatly benefited when you have suffered deeply because of some insult or indignity; for by means of the indignity self-esteem has been driven out of you.”

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