Visible Church

Famous quotes containing the words visible and/or church:

    The newest is but the oldest made visible to our senses.
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    It is the custom of the Roman Church which I unworthily serve with the help of God, to tolerate some things, to turn a blind eye to some, following the spirit of discretion rather than the rigid letter of the law.
    Pope Gregory VII (c. 1020–1085)