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The oil of gladness with which Christ was anointed was a spiritual oil; it was in fact the Holy Spirit himself, who is called the oil of gladness because he is the source of spiritual joy. But we too have been anointed with oil, and by this anointing we have entered into fellowship with Christ and have received a share in his life… While symbolically, on our foreheads and senses, our bodies are anointed with this oil that we see, our souls are sanctified by the holy and life-giving Spirit.
–Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313-386)
Eucharist, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
We eat the body of Christ in order that we may be able to be partakers of eternal life.
–Saint Ambrose of Milan (339-397)
Jerome (c. 340-420), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Christians will not be asked how they began but rather how they finished. St. Paul began badly but finished well. Judas’s beginning was praiseworthy but his end was despicable. Many start the climb but few reach the summit.
–Saint Jerome (c. 340-420)
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Be converted, then, with a sincere heart. Live your life that you may receive the blessing of the Lord. Then the peace of God our Father will be with you always.
–Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507)
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Be peace-loving. Peace is a precious treasure to be sought with great zeal. You are well aware that our sins arouse God’s anger. You must change your life, therefore, so that God in his mercy will pardon you.
–Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507)
Adversity, Cross, Page: Quotes
Fix your minds, then, on the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Inflamed with love for us, he came down from heaven to redeem us. For our sake he endured every torment of body and soul and shrank from no bodily pain. He himself gave us an example of perfect patience and love. We, then, are to be patient in adversity.
–Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507)
