The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith involves believing in things that are not immediately apparent, and this belief ultimately leads to understanding or realization.
This quote by Saint Augustine emphasizes the concept of faith as a powerful force that transcends mere perception. It suggests that true belief often requires acceptance of the unseen, and through this act of faith, one may eventually come to genuinely see and understand the truths or realities they have faith in. It speaks to the transformational journey of believing in something greater than oneself, which can lead to profound insights and personal growth.
Themes
FaithBeliefPerceptionTruthUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about perseverance during tough times, one might use this quote to inspire hope.
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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.
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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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Whatever skills I have acquired, whatever gifts I have been given, I place them at Your service.
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Everyone who observes himself doubting observes a truth, and about that which he observes he is certain; therefore he is certain about a truth. Everyone therefore who doubts whether truth exists has in himself a truth on which not to doubt.... Hence one who can doubt at all ought not to doubt the existence of truth.
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