The Father sent his only Son to train us in right conduct,
to plant within us the seeds of virtue,
to enrich us with the treasures of his grace,
and to make us children of God and heirs to eternal life.

 
St. Charles Borromeo, 16th century

Have faith in the Lord who has overcome the world.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

Stay with us, Lord! For if you walk at our side,
failure gives way to the hope of new life.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

When Christ our life appears
you will appear in glory with him.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

If we stay close to Jesus,
he will strengthen and enlighten us,
and enable us to stand firm.

 
St. Marie Rivier, 19th century

Jesus, fill us with your light and life
that we may show forth your wonderful glory.

 
St. Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century

God embraces you as a person;
that is why he came to earth and became man.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

Christ is a way that is straight,
a truth that does not deceive,
a life that never ends.

 
St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century