Although we are distinguishable by our very different personalities, as were for instance Peter, or John, or Thomas, or Matthew, yet we are merged as it were in a single body in Christ by feeding on his unifying body.
–Saint Cyril of Alexandria (378-444)
From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Instead of being just a church that welcomes and receives by keeping the doors open, let us try also to be a church that finds new roads, that is able to step outside itself and go to those who do not attend Mass, to those who have quit or are indifferent.
–Pope Francis (1936-
Going into the confessional, always remember that it is Christ who welcomes; it is Christ who listens; it is Christ who pardons; it Christ who gives peace.
–Pope Francis (1936-
We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace.
–Pope Francis (1936-
We are not on earth to guard a museum, but to tend a blooming garden full of life.
–Saint John XXIII (1881 – 1963)
