2 Maccabees, 6
14. Thus, in dealing with other nations, the Lord patiently waits until they reach the full measure of their sins before he punishes them; but with us he has decided to deal differently,
14. Thus, in dealing with other nations, the Lord patiently waits until they reach the full measure of their sins before he punishes them; but with us he has decided to deal differently,
“Deus não opera prodígios onde não há fé.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina