He that obstinately denieth the truth before men upon earth, wilfully refuseth his soul's health in heaven.

Devotion is a certain act of the will by which man gives himself promptly to divine service.

Law; an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community.

As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.

I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.

God's precepts are light to the loving, heavy to the fearful.

It would seem that the ingratitude, whereby a subsequent sin causes the return of sins previously forgiven, is a special sin. For, the giving of thanks belongs to counter passion, which is a necessary condition of justice. But justice is a special virtue. Therefore this ingratitude is a special sin. Thanksgiving is a special virtue. But ingratitude is opposed to thanksgiving. Therefore ingratitude is a special sin.