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\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

God loves each of us as if there were only one of us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending.<\/strong>
You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds?<\/strong>
Lay first the foundation of humility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention<\/strong>
to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances,<\/strong>
are brought into closer connection with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Lord\u2019s words teach us that though we labor among the many distractions of this world, we should have but one goal. For we are but travelers on a journey without as yet a fixed abode; we are on our way, not yet in our native land; we are in a state of longing, not yet of enjoyment. But let us continue on our way, and continue .. that we may ultimately arrive at our destination.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Augustine<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

God loves each of us as if there were only one of us Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending.You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds?Lay first the foundation of humility. 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