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There are people in this darkening world who are admired more than others, even when the darkness is great and imposing. They are of little worth to the status quo, yet they shine like stars. They are you. “If we lived in a state where virtue was profitable, common sense would make us saintly. But since
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Bernard of Clairvaux was sainted because he loved Jesus, but everyone who follows Jesus is a saint, too. How can you tell? They are completely taken by Him, they do what He says because they love Him and they are thankful—really thankful. Like St. Bernard… What language shall I borrow to thank You, dearest Friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity