If Christ were born in Bethlehem a thousand times and not in thee thyself; then art thou lost eternally.
Angelus SilesiusLove is difficult, because loving is not enough: We must, like God, ourselves be Love.
Angelus SilesiusThe name of Jesus is as ointment poured forth; It nourishes, and illumines, and stills the anguish of the soul.
Angelus Silesius