The power and love of God…
Remember, never to fear the power of evil more than your trust in the power and love of God.
–Hermas (First Century)
Towards the goal…
Let us run towards the goal which from the beginning has been handed down to us, the goal which is peace; and let us fix our gaze on the Creator of the whole universe, and cling to his splendid and superlative gifts of peace.
–Saint Clement (First Century)
Mary’s obedience…
Being obedient she became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race. The knot of Eve’s disobedience was untied by Mary’s obedience: what Eve bound through her disbelief, the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith.
–Saint Irenaeus of Lyons (late 2nd century)
Toil and fatigue…
What toil we must endure, what fatigue, while we are attempting to climb hills and the summits of mountains! What, that we may ascend to heaven! If you consider the promised reward, what you endure is less. Immortality is given to the one who perseveres; everlasting life is offered; the Lord promises His Kingdom.
–Saint Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200-258)
The Spirit comes gently and…
The Spirit comes gently and makes himself known by his fragrance. He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light. Rays of light and knowledge stream before him as he approaches. The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console.
–Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313-386)
Many curses the…
Many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away the hunger.
–Saint Basil the Great (330-379)
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