Anger is a…
Anger is a reminder of hidden hatred, that is to say, remembrance of wrongs.
–Saint John Climacus (c. 525-606)
Prayers in Scripture…
Prayers which are really spiritual – because the Spirit was praying in the heart of the saints – are recorded in scripture, and they are full of unutterably wonderful declarations.
–Origen (c. 184- c. 254)
From the Old and New Testament…
First drink from the Old Testament, so that you may drink from the New as well. You cannot drink from the second without drinking from the first. Drink from the Old Testament to slake your thirst, and from the New to quench it completely.
–Saint Ambrose of Milan (339-397)
When reading the Holy Scriptures…
When reading the Holy Scriptures, he who is humble and engaged in spiritual work will apply everything to himself and not to someone else.
–Saint Mark the Ascetic (Fifth Century)
The Catholic Church…
Where there is Christ Jesus, there is the Catholic Church.
–Saint Ignatius of Antioch (First Century)
The Church is built upon…
The Church of the Lord is built upon the rock of the apostles among so many dangers in the world; it therefore remains unmoved. The Church’s foundation is unshakable and firm against assaults of the raging sea. Waves lash at the Church but do not shatter it. Although the elements of this world constantly beat upon the Church with crashing sounds, the Church possesses the safest harbor of salvation for all in distress.
— Saint Ambrose of Milan (339-397)
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