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  Word of God  
 
Jesus opened their minds
to understand the Scriptures.
Luke 24:45
 


The Sacred Scriptures are a letter from our Fatherland.

 
St. Augustine of Hippo, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your word is a light to our path.
Psalm 119:105
 


The word of God is light to the mind.
It enables us to know God to love him.

 
St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 16h century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, your Word is a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
 


God’s words are rays of light in an ocean of darkness.

 
'Abandonment to Divine Providence', J.P. de Caussade, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The gift of God
is eternal life in Christ Jesus.
Romans 6:23
 


The words of Scripture are words of eternal life,
written not just so that we should believe,
but that we should possess eternal life,
and have all our desires fulfilled.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The word of God is alive and active.
Hebrews 4:12
 


God heals and gives life through his Word.

 
St. Theophilus of Antioch, 2nd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, your Word is a lamp to our feet
and a light to our path.
Psalm 119:105
 


Do not be afraid: if we trust in his word,
we will play the game of life well,
and we will be able to help others.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The word of the Lord endures forever.
1 Peter 1:25
 


The substance and fruit of Holy Scripture is very specific:
the fullness of eternal happiness.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your word is a lamp for my feet.
Psalm 119:105
 


Christ is the lamp that illuminates the whole of Scripture:
he is its gateway and its foundation.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 

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