"When we say 'hallowed be Your name' to God what we are really saying is 'Father, make us such as deserve knowledge and understanding of how holy You are, or at least let Your holiness shine forth in the spiritual lives we lead.' And this surely happens as men see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven."

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Source : John Cassian, Colm Luibhéid (1985). “Conferences”, p.113, Paulist Press

John Cassian

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“The biggest misconception may be about my birth country, Lithuania, due to the lack of knowledge about it, but also probably because some strong lobbies work against European construction. There is a huge difference between what I hear from the French media, for example, and what I know about this country and its people.”

Source : Source: blogs.indiewire.com
“It is brilliant going to the theatre and being forced to sit and listen and think about life. It can be almost a near-religious experience.”

Source : "Emily Mortimer: 'Secrets are a part of all of our lives'". Interview with Patrick Barkham, www.theguardian.com. July 8, 2010.
“The Afghan War has clearly reached a stage similar to that moment at your child's party where you realise you've forgotten to give the other parents a pick up time.”

Source : "The News Quiz". BBC Radio 4, January 23, 2009.
“Complex things oftentimes disrupt social norms.”
“Who escapes a duty, avoids a gain.”
“I forbid you, agnostic, doubting thoughts, to destroy the house of my faith.”
“You're making a big mistake if you think that you can beat me.”

Source : "Fictional character: Elijah Mikaelson". "The Vampire Diaries", 2009–2017.
“God created us to be worshipers because it is right that he be known, loved and worshiped. This isn't because he is needy and wishes someone would tell him how special he is. No, it's because he is perfect and the worship of his perfection is holiness in action.”

Source : Elyse M. Fitzpatrick “Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life”, Crossway

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