So the fool, as distinct from the scoundrel, is completely self- satisfied; in fact, he can easily become dangerous, as it does not take much to make him aggressive. A fool must therefore be treated more cautiously than a scoundrel.

It is the fellowship of the Cross to experience the burden of the other. If one does not experience it, the fellowship he belongs to is not Christian. If any member refuses to bear that burden, he denies the law of Christ.

The Incarnation is the ultimate reason why the service of God cannot be divorced from the service of man.

No sacrifice which a lover would make for his beloved is too great for us to make for our enemy.

Advent creates people, new people.

Political action means taking on responsibility. This cannot happen without power. Power is to serve responsibility.

We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.