The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
Saint AugustineRead
Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever; and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of nurturing both physical health and spiritual well-being.
Saint Augustine's quote suggests that one should prioritize caring for their physical health with a long-term mindset, while also valuing spiritual and emotional health as if it were fleeting. The duality of this perspective encourages a balanced approach to life where both the body and soul are attended to, leading to a more fulfilling existence.
Themes
HealthSoulBodyWellnessBalance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal well-being at a health seminar.
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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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