An angel is a spiritual creature created by God without a body, for the service of Christendom and of the church.

War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.

This is the reason why our Theology is certain: because it seizes us from ourselves and places us outside ourselves.

The devil and temptations also do give occasion unto us somewhat to learn and understand the Scriptures, by experience and practice. Without trials and temptations we should never understand anything thereof; no, not although we diligently read and heard the same.

If the earth is fit for laughter then surely heaven is filled with it. Heaven is the birthplace of laughter.

Music is to be praised as second only to the Word of God because by her all the emotions are swayed. That is why there are so many songs and psalms. This precious gift has been bestowed on men alone to remind them that they are created to praise and magnify the Lord.

Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God.