Pope Gregory I Quotes

The Holy Bible is like a mirror before our mind’s eye. In it we see our inner face. From the Scriptures we can learn our spiritual deformities and beauties. And there too we discover the progress we are making and how far we are from perfection.

The bliss of the elect in heaven would not be perfect unless they were able to look across the abyss and enjoy the agonies of their brethren in eternal fire.

We ascend to the heights of contemplation by the steps of action.

You cannot acquire the gift of peace if by your anger you destroy the peace of the Lord.

What do they not see, who see Him Who sees all things?

If 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.

You don’t climb a mountain in leaps and bounds, but by taking it slowly.

Whatsoever one would understand what he hears must hasten to put into practice what he has heard.

Affliction strengthens the vigor of our soul, whereas happiness weakens it.

The Bible is a stream of running water, where alike the elephant may swim, and the lamb walk without losing its feet.

He who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exemplify the highest things.

The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man.