The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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Whoever, then, thinks that he understands the Holy Scriptures, or any part of them, but puts such an interpretation upon them as does not tend to build up this twofold love of God and our neighbor, does not yet understand them as he ought.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding scripture requires a focus on love for God and others.
This quote by Saint Augustine emphasizes that true understanding of the Holy Scriptures goes beyond mere intellectual comprehension. It asserts that interpretations of scripture should foster love both for God and for one's neighbors; otherwise, one's grasp of the texts is incomplete.
Themes
UnderstandingScriptureLoveGodNeighbor
In practice
Example use cases
During a church sermon discussing the role of love in understanding scripture.
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