If you think of the name ‘Jesus’ continually and hold it firmly,
it purges your sin, and kindles your heart;
it clarifies your soul, removes anger, and does away with slowness.

 
Richard Rolle, 14th century

Without our ever asking,
God created us in his own image and likeness.
And he created us anew to grace in the blood of his Son.
So our soul is at peace in him and in no one
and nothing else.

 
St. Catherine of Siena, 14th century

The birth of Christ is the origin of the Christian people;
and the birthday of the head (Christ)
is also the birthday of his body (the Church).

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

When you became small, O God,
you made human beings great.

 
St. Catherine of Siena, 14th century

Let us think of all that the Lord has done for us,
and then we shall realize
how his goodness appears through his humanity.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

Come and deliver us, O Lord, come and do not delay.

 
Advent Liturgy

The whole of our life must be an ‘advent,’
a vigilant awaiting of the final coming of Christ.

 
Ven. John Paul II, 20th century

I, the Lord, am coming to save you;
already I am near.
Soon I will free you from your sins.

 
Advent Antiphon