This blood, poured out in abundance
has washed the whole world clean.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

Once we have reached the heart of Jesus,
that heart of exceeding sweetness,
let us never again allow ourselves
to be torn away from him.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux,12th century

Father, through Jesus, your beloved Son,
you have instructed us, sanctified us,
and honored us.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

The name of Jesus is more than a light, it is also food.
Do you not feel increase of strength
as often as you remember it?

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

Christ is everything for us.
If you wish to cure a wound, he is doctor;
if you burn with fever, he is fountain;
if you are oppressed by iniquity, he is justice;
if you are in need of help, he is strength;
if you fear death, he is life.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

The most important thing to St. Paul
was that he knew himself loved by Jesus Christ.
In being loved by Jesus he thought of himself
as possessing everything.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

Jesus promised to make fountains of living water flow
for those who had faith.

 
St. Gregory of Nazianzen, 4th century

Unlike our friends in the world,
Christ will never abandon us when we are troubled
or distressed.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century