Whoever does not know God hidden in suffering does not know God at all.

Not only the words (vocabula) which the Holy Spirit and Scripture use are divine, but also the phrasing

The only saving faith is that which casts itself on God for life or death.

Many sweat to reconcile St Paul and St James, but in vain. 'Faith justifies' and 'faith does not justify' contradict each other flatly. If any one can harmonize them I will give him my doctor's hood and let him call me a fool.

Cujus region, ejus rligio (Whoever's reign, his religion) ... He who owns the country owns the Church, and he that makes your laws for you has the right to make your religion for you.

I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also!

A wicked tyrant is better than a wicked war.