The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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It is not that we keep His commandments first and that then He loves but that He loves us and then we keep His commandments. This is that grace which is revealed to the humble but hidden from the proud.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that love and grace come before obedience to commandments, especially for those who are humble.
Saint Augustine highlights an important aspect of faith: the unconditional love and grace of God precede any attempt by individuals to follow His commandments. This love inspires obedience, particularly in those who approach their faith with humility. In contrast, those who are proud may struggle to grasp this divine grace, as their arrogance can blind them to the necessity of humility and the true nature of God's love.
Themes
GraceLoveHumilityObedienceFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a church sermon discussing God's love and commandments.
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