Cross, John Vianney (1786-1859), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
The sign of the cross is the most terrible weapon against the Devil. Thus the Church wishes not only that we should have it continually in front of our minds to recall to us just what our souls are worth and what they cost Jesus Christ, but also that we should make it at every juncture ourselves: when we go to bed, when we awaken during the night, when we get up, when we begin any action, and, above all, when we are tempted. We can say that a Christian who makes the Sign of the Cross with genuine religious sentiments, that is to say, when fully aware of the action which he is performing, makes all Hell tremble. But when we make the Sign of the Cross, we must make it not by habit but with respect, with attention and thinking of what we are doing. Ah, dear Lord, with what devout awe we should be filled when we make the Sign of the Cross upon ourselves and recall that we are pronouncing all that we hold holy and most sacred in our religion!
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Cross, Page: Quotes, Prayer (how), Quote Topic
If we meditate on Christ crucified we shall find strength enough. It is at the feet of Christ crucified that I draw all of my strength. It is for Him and my neighbor that I suffer.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826
Cross, John Chrysostom (347-407), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
When, then, you make the sign of the cross on the forehead, arm yourself with a saintly boldness, and reinstall your soul in its old liberty; for you are not ignorant that the cross is a prize beyond all price. Consider what is the price given for your ransom, and you will never more be slave to any man on earth. This reward and ransom is the cross. You should not then, carelessly make the sign on the forehead, but you should impress it on your heart with the love of a fervent faith. Nothing impure will dare to molest you on seeing the weapon, which overcometh all things.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Cross, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
God will help you carry your cross, and will give you strength and grace. God takes our human staff from us and gives us His Cross instead. We must receive it with faith and generosity.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826)
Cross, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Before the time of Christ, the cross was an instrument of punishment; it evoked fear and aversion. But after Christ’s death on the Cross it became the instrument of our salvation. Through the Cross, Christ destroyed the devil; from the Cross He descended into hades and, having liberated those languishing there, led them into the Kingdom of Heaven. The sign of the Cross is terrifying to demons and, as the sign of Christ, it is honored by Christians.
–Saint John Maximovich (1896-1966)
Cross, Page: Quotes
The Cross means there is no shipwreck without hope; there is no dark without dawn; nor storm without haven.
–Saint John Paul (1920-2005)
