Our pilgrimage on earth cannot be exempt from trial. We progress by means of trial. No one knows himself except through trial, or receives a crown except after victory, or strives except against an enemy or temptations. The one who cries from the ends of the earth is in anguish, but is not left on his own… We have heard in the gospel how the Lord Jesus Christ was tempted by the devil in the wilderness.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
In the Mass the Blood of Christ flows anew for sinners.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Before God can deliver us we must undeceive ourselves.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Jesus Christ will be Lord of all, or he will not be Lord at all.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Christ held Himself in His hands when He gave His Body to His disciples saying: ‘This is My Body.’ No one partakes of this Flesh before he has adored it.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
