Quotemeal: Nov. 9th, 1947

Sunday, November 9, 1947

"Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

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Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand."

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