Though many men would be content to follow Christ by taking up their cross, few would be willing to follow Him by denying their reason. Vincent McNabb christcontentcross Change image and share on social
No sin, especially no great sin, is just a harm done to the individual who commits it. I believe myself that the future of the human race is bound up with that idea. The soul that is conscious of a grievous sin is conscious of a great harm done to the community - to someone else. That common hurt should now be forgiven. Vincent McNabb bindcommitcommon share on social
Sometimes it is a great joy just to listen to someone we love talking. Vincent McNabb greatjoylisten Change image and share on social
One of the essential and most valid objections against the act of faith is that it is irrational, inasmuch as it offends against the syllogistic rule that the conclusion of an argument shall contain nothing more than the premises. Vincent McNabb actargumentconclusion share on social
The Virgin Birth is possible if there is a God. An Omnipotent Being who can do all things and yet cannot do some things is hardly worth our attack or defence. Vincent McNabb attackbirthdefence Change image and share on social
Most humbly, my beloved Saviour, I bow myself before thee. I am a worm and no man. I alone deserve to suffer. I alone shrink from suffering. I was with thee in thy days of joy, singing 'Hosanna,' and I wished to make thee King. Now, in thine hour of suffering, I am far from thee. Vincent McNabb belovedbowday share on social
We shall seek first to tell the truth rather than to study the subtle art of adjusting it to the circumstances of time and person. Vincent McNabb adjustartcircumstance Change image and share on social
What is superfluous to your poor estate, distribute. This is distributive charity: a virtue so sacred that crimes against it are the forerunner of inevitable doom. Vincent McNabb charitycrimedistribute Change image and share on social