Catholicism Quotes - Page 16

• If, hypothetically, Western Catholicism were to review the issue of celibacy, I think it would do so for cultural reasons, not so much as a universal option.

  Pope Francis

  Thinking, Issues, Celibacy

  "Pope Francis Talks Celibacy, Pedophilia In 2012 Interview". www.huffingtonpost.com. March 20, 2013.

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• Even as he would be guilty of falsehood who would, in the name of another person, proffer things that are not committed to him, so too does a man incur the guilt of falsehood who, on the part of the Church, gives worship to God contrary to the manner established by the Church or divine authority, and according to ecclesiastical custom.

  Thomas Aquinas

  Men, Names, Giving

  Saint Thomas (Aquinas) (1948). “Summa Theologica.ed”

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• The mere change of custom, even though it may be of advantage in some respects, unsettles men by reason of the novelty: therefore, if it brings no advantage, it does much harm by unprofitably disturbing the Church.

  Saint Augustine

  Men, Church, Doe

  Saint Augustine of Hippo (2016). “Saint Augustine of Hippo Collection [50 Books]”, p.5687, Aeterna Press

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• I go the way that Providence dictates with the assurance of a sleepwalker.

  Adolf Hitler

  Religious, Way, Providence

  Speech, Munich, Germany, 15 Mar. 1936

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• The customs of God's people and the institutions of our ancestors are to be considered as laws. And those who throw contempt on the customs of the Church ought to be punished as those who disobey the law of God.

  Saint Augustine

  Law, People, Church

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• I don't go to church any more, but I think that Catholicism is rather like the brand they use on cattle: I feel so formed in that Catholic mould that I don't think I could adopt any other form of spirituality. I still get feelings of consolation about churches.

  Rachel Cusk

  Thinking, Catholic, Feelings

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