As by the Word of God, Jesus our Savior was made Flesh and had both Flesh and Blood for our salvation, so also the food which has been blessed by the word of prayer instituted by Him is both the Flesh and Blood of Jesus Incarnate.
–Saint Justin Martyr (100-165)
The Church, spread throughout the whole world, received this preaching and this faith and now preserves it carefully, dwelling as it were in one house. Having one soul and one heart, the Church holds this faith, preaches and teaches it consistently as though by a single voice. For though there are different languages, there is but one tradition.
–Saint Irenaeus (late 2nd Century)
Since Christ Himself has said, ‘This is My Body’ who shall dare to doubt that It is His Body?
–Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313-386)
We eat the body of Christ in order that we may be able to be partakers of eternal life.
–Saint Ambrose of Milan (339-397)
Christians will not be asked how they began but rather how they finished. St. Paul began badly but finished well. Judas’s beginning was praiseworthy but his end was despicable. Many start the climb but few reach the summit.
–Saint Jerome (c. 340-420)
Be converted, then, with a sincere heart. Live your life that you may receive the blessing of the Lord. Then the peace of God our Father will be with you always.
–Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507)
