But we do now receive a certain portion of His Spirit, tending towards perfection, and preparing us for incorruption, being little by little accustomed to receive and bear God
Irenaeus of LyonsThe glory of God is a human being fully alive; and to be alive consists in beholding God.
Irenaeus of LyonsThe Virgin Mary, being obedient to his word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God.
Irenaeus of Lyons