Wednesday, November 24, 2010

This also is a part of the teaching of the Church, that there are certain angels of God, and certain good influences, which are His servants in accomplishing the salvation of men. When these, however, were created, or of what nature they are, or how they exist, is not clearly stated. Regarding the sun, moon, and stars, whether they are living beings or without life, there is no distinct deliverance. (From the preface)

There are "good influences", but we know very little of them.

The sun, moon, and stars may well exert some influence, but they are not -- as in astrology -- a source of deliverance.

There is much we do not know, but in recognizing our ignorance we might seek to know.

Much worse is being confident of error and thereby leading ourselves into further error.

Humility is the foundation of wisdom, especially in the spiritual domain.

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