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The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the heights of real honor, strive to reach the kingdom of Heaven. If you value rank and renown, hasten to be enrolled in the heavenly court of the Angels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Holy Bible is like a mirror before our mind\u2019s 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Gregory the Great<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the heights of real honor, strive to reach the kingdom of Heaven. 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