For, were it not good that evil things should also exist, the omnipotent God would almost certainly not allow evil to be, since beyond doubt it is just as easy for Him not to allow what He does not will, as for Him to do what He will.
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[Lat., Modo, et modo, non habebent modum.] SAINT AURELIUS AUGUSTINE From many to make one.
[Lat., Ex pluribus unum facere.] SAINT AURELIUS AUGUSTINE The verdict of the world is conclusive.
[Lat., Securus judicat orbis terrarum.] SAINT AURELIUS AUGUSTINE The spiritual virtue of a sacrament is like light; although it
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