By the voice of the Lord by the hand of Moses they were numbered,
each man according to his works and according to his task;
thus were they numbered by him,
in the manner the Lord commanded Moses.
(Numbers 4:49, OSB)
There are some who – if they meet with any reverse,
or are slandered by anyone, or if they fall into any bodily malady,
any pain in the foot or head, or any other disease –
immediately blaspheme.
In this way, they endure the affliction, but are deprived of the benefit.
What do you think you […]
Then many [meaning all] of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake,
some to everlasting life, and some to disgrace and everlasting shame.
Those who understand shall shine like the brightness of the firmament,
and some who are righteous, like the stars of heaven forever and ever.
(Dan 12:2-3, OSB)
God, foreknowing human […]
Had it been a case of a trespass only, and not of subsequent corruption,
repentance would have been well enough;
but when once transgression had begun
men came under the power of the corruption proper to their nature
and were bereft of the grace which belonged to them as creatures in the Image of God.
No, repentance [alone] […]
“The Lord is the Most High over the kingdom of men,
and will give it to whomever He will,
and set over it even objects of contempt among men.”
(Dan 4:17, OSB)
“For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh,
not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
But God has […]
“Then the whole assembly cried out with a loud voice and blessed God,
who saves those who hope in Him”
(Susanna, verse 60)
But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all,
able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition,
if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,
and that they may come to […]
When Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king,
He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone.
(John 6:15)