Why do Christians sing when they are together? The reason is, quite simply, because in singing together it is possible for them to speak and pray the same Word at the same time; in other words, because here they can unite in the Word.

Time is the most precious gift in our possession, for it is the most irrevocable. This is what makes it so disturbing to look back upon the time which we have lost. Time lost is time when we have not lived a full human life, time unenriched by experience, creative endeavor, enjoyment, and suffering. Time lost is time not filled, time left empty.

When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.

It seems to me more important actually to share someones distress than to use smooth words about it.

A father acts on behalf of his children by working, providing, intervening, struggling, and suffering for them. In so doing, he really stands in their place. He is not an isolated individual, but incorporates the selves of several people in his own self.

We must learn to regard people less in light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.

Jesus' commandment never wishes to destroy life, but rather to preserve, strengthen, and heal life.