Showing posts with label Presumption. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Presumption. Show all posts

Thursday, May 22, 2014

QUOTATION: Justice and Mercy

St. Ignatius Loyola
If the devil tempts me by the thought of Divine justice, I think of God's mercy ; if he tries to fill me with presumption by the thought of His mercy, I think of His justice.

--St. Ignatius Loyola, Letter 8

Saturday, October 19, 2013

QUOTATION: The Two Thieves

St. Augustine of HippoTwo criminals were crucified with Christ.
One was saved – do not despair.
One was not – do not presume.

--St. Augustine