Strictly speaking, one should not even rightly compare virginity to marriage because you cannot make a comparison between two things if one is good and the other evil.
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Without doubt, the Lord grants all favors which are asked of Him in Mass, provided they be fitting for us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the idea that prayer during Mass is a powerful means of receiving God's blessings, as long as those requests are appropriate for us.
St. Jerome conveys the belief that through the act of Mass, individuals can receive divine favors from the Lord. However, he clarifies that these favors must be suitable or fitting for the person making the request. This speaks to the idea of aligning one's desires with what is truly beneficial, suggesting that God's wisdom surpasses our own understanding of what we may think we need.
Themes
PrayerFaithMassDivineBlessings
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a homily to illustrate the power of prayer in Mass.
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