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Quote by Ephrem the Syrian

“It is blasphemy if you pray before God while you are full of anger.”

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Ephrem the Syrian was an early Christian saint who lived from 306 to June 9, 373. He was known as a missionary and theologian, having a significant impact on the formation of the Eastern Christian Church. more

“"Happy he that knows Thee, even if he knows nothing else," says St. Augustine. If we knew all the sciences and knew not how to love Jesus Christ, our knowledge shall profit us nothing to eternal life. But if we know how to love Jesus Christ, we shall know all things, and shall be happy for eternity.”

Ifs Knows Jesus Christ Know How Eternal Jesus Christ All Things Eternity Saint Profit Thee Eternal Life How To Love Jesus Love Augustine

Book:Dignity and Duties of the Priest Or Selva

Source: Dignity and Duties of the Priest Or Selva

“We offend God because we do not know His greatness.”

Knows Greatness Saint

Author:Benedict Joseph Labre

“Someone who is elated with wine speaks the truth on all subjects, even without meaning to. In the same way, anyone who is inebriated with the spirit of penitence will never be able to tell lies.”

Way Able Spirit Lying Speak Subjects Wine Saint Speak The Truth Penitence

Author:John Climacus

“If a man wants to be always in God's company, he must pray regularly and read regularly. When we pray, we talk to God; when we read, God talks to us.”

Ifs Men Want Company Praying Saint Seville

Author:Isidore of Seville

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