The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.
Pope Gregory IIf the work of God could be comprehended by reason, it would no longer be wonderful, and faith would have no merit if reason provided proof.
Pope Gregory IBecause God that is immutable changes what He willed, He is said to repent, although what changes is a thing and not His counsel.
Pope Gregory IAs long as the vice of gluttony has a hold on a man, all that he has done valiantly is forfeited by him: and as long as the belly is unrestrained, all virtue comes to naught.
Pope Gregory IThe people will have no need to change their place of concourse; where of old they were wont to sacrifice cattle to demons, thither let them continue to resort on the day of the Saint to whom the Church is dedicated, and slay their beasts, no longer as a sacrifice to demons, but for a social meal in honour of Him whom they now worship.
Pope Gregory IHave confidence in the compassion of our Creator. Reflect well on what you are now doing, and keep before you the things you have done. Lift up your eyes to the overflowing compassion of heaven, and while He waits for you, draw near in tears to our merciful Judge. Having before your mind that He is a Just Judge, do not take your sins lightly; and having also in mind that He is compassionate, do not despair. The God-Man gives man confidence before God.
Pope Gregory I