Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and plant virtue.
St. Catherine Of SienaRead
It is human to sin, but diabolic to persist in sin.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Making mistakes is part of being human, but refusing to change is morally wrong.
St. Catherine of Siena emphasizes the inherent nature of humanity to err, recognizing that everyone makes mistakes. However, she distinguishes the fallibility of human nature from the choice to cling to wrongdoing, suggesting that to persist in sin is a deliberate act that contravenes moral integrity and the pursuit of righteousness.
Themes
SinHumanityMoralityChangeForgiveness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a sermon to emphasize the importance of repentance and moral integrity.
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Eternal Trinity... mystery deep as the sea, You could give me no greater gift than the gift of Yourself. For You are a fire ever burning and never consumed, which itself consumes all the selfish love that fills my being.
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