Berlioz says nothing in his music, but he says it magnificently.
Every man has a mission from God to help his fellow beings.
There are no office hours for leaders.
Like all valuable commodities, truth is often counterfeited.
A civil ruler dabbling in religion is as reprehensible as a clergyman dabbling in politics. Both render themselves odious as well as ridiculous.
We do not attach any intrinsic value to the Cross; this would be sinful and idolatrous. Our veneration is referred to Him who died upon it.