The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
Saint AugustineRead
Bad times, hard times, this is what people keep saying; but let us live well, and times shall be good. We are the times: Such as we are, such are the times.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emphasizes the power of individual actions and perceptions in shaping one's experience of life.
Saint Augustine's quote reflects the idea that our circumstances and the quality of 'times' we experience are largely influenced by how we choose to live our lives. Instead of passively lamenting over adversity, he encourages us to live well and positively, suggesting that our attitude and actions are integral in transforming difficult situations into better times.
Themes
LifeWell-BeingPerspectiveAttitudePositivity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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Who can map out the various forces at play in one soul? Man is a great depth, O Lord. The hairs of his head are easier by far to count than his feeling, the movements of his heart.
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Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Jesus Christ; rest your weary ones; bless your dying ones; soothe your suffering ones; pity your afflicted ones; shield your joyous ones; and all for your love's sake. Amen.
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