Who would not shudder if he were given the choice of eternal death or life again as a child ? Who would not choose to die ?
Saint AugustineTwo cities have been formed by two loves: the earthly by the love of self; the heavenly by the love of God.
Saint AugustineI do not doubt that all those who have received Baptism anywhere and from whomever do have Baptism, as long as it was consecrated with the words of the Gospel and they received it without pretence on their part and with some degree of faith. However, it would not avail them for their spiritual salvation if they were lacking in that charity by which they might be implanted in the Catholic Church.
Saint Augustine