To bear with patience wrongs done to oneself is a mark of perfection, but to bear with patience wrongs done to someone else is a mark of imperfection and even of actual sin.
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There is but one Church in which men find salvation, just as outside the ark of Noah it was not possible for anyone to be saved.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Aquinas emphasizes the exclusivity of the Church for salvation, likening it to the safety of Noah's ark.
In this quote, Thomas Aquinas draws a parallel between the Church and Noah's ark, suggesting that just as the ark was the sole means of salvation during the flood, the Church is the only path to spiritual salvation. This reflects Aquinas's belief in the authority of the Church and its essential role in the spiritual life of believers, emphasizing that true safety and salvation can only be found within its teachings and community.
Themes
ChurchSalvationNoahArkFaithSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a sermon to emphasize the importance of Church participation for salvation.
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