The one who finds Jesus finds a treasure,
better than all other treasures,
and whoever loses him
has lost more than the whole world.

 
'The Imitation of Christ', 15th century

Christian life is defined as a life with Jesus Christ,
a life to be lived with Him.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

If Christ Jesus dwells in a person as his friend and noble leader,
that person can endure all things;
for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us.
He is a true friend.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

The death of the Lord, our God,
should not be a cause of shame for us;
rather it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

No one, however weak,
is denied a share in the victory of the cross.
No one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ.
His prayer brought benefit to the multitude that raged against him.
How much more does it bring to those who turn to him in repentance.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

Christ, the spotless lamb, became the sacrificial victim,
led to the slaughter for the sheep that were blemished,
if not entirely corrupt.
Such is the grace we have received.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

Receive Jesus, for he took upon himself
all that belongs to us except sin,
to consume what is ours in what is his.

 
St. Andrew of Crete, 8th century

What really matters in life is that we are loved by Christ
and we love him in return.

 
Pope John Paul II, 20th century