George’s Bernanos, author of “The Diary of a Country Priest” d July 5 1948: “God did not create the Church to ensure the prosperity of the saints, but in order that she should transmit their memory. . . .

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“They lived and suffered as we do. They were tempted as we are. The man who dares not yet accept what is sacred and divine in their example will at least learn from it the lesson of heroism and honor.”
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
Very beautiful quote and painting!
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
My fave painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mesmerizing. Thanks!
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Joan of Arc by Jules Bastien-Lepage at the Met.