Sirach 30:24

“…of their number make an advance, and are converted to the doing of the good pleasure of God with a great impetus, when led to take pity upon their own souls.” — editor's note: Ad placendum Deo miserati animas suas, etc. Instead of miserati the reading miseranti also occurs = "to" the doing of the good pleasure of the God who takes…

“For this is a part of that mercy which each man shows to himself; as it is written, “Have mercy on thy soul by pleasing God.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxx. 24.

“For it is not reasonable that a man who exercises charity towards his neighbor should not do so towards himself, since he hears the Lord saying, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself,” and again, “Have compassion on thy soul, and please God.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxx. 24.

“For almsgiving is a work of mercy; and most truly is it said, “To have mercy on thy soul is pleasing to God.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxx. 24

Cited together in The Enchiridion Chapter 76.

Cited together in The Enchiridion Chapter 76.

Cited together in On the Catechising of the Uninstructed Chapter 25.

Cited together in The Enchiridion Chapter 76.

Cited together in The Enchiridion Chapter 76.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.

Cited together in The City of God X.5.