The effect of a divine formula cannot be less in power and extent than the effect of an infernal formula." Having spoken in this fashion the great St.Augustine sat down amidst applause.
One of the blessed, of an advanced age and having a melancholy appearance, asked permission to speak.

No one knew him.

His name was Probus, and he was not enrolled in the canon of the saints.
"I beg the company's pardon," said he, "I have no halo, and I gained eternal blessedness without any eminent distinction.

But after what the great St.Augustine has just told you I believe it right to impart a cruel experience, which I had, relative to the conditions necessary for the validity of a sacrament.

The bishop of Hippo is indeed right in what he said.