A Christian should be an Alleluia from head to foot

For in our hope we are saved.

Beauty grows in you to the extent that love grows, because charity itself is the soul's beauty.

Lord Jesus, don't let me lie when I say that I love you.....and protect me, for today I could betray you.

AugustineThe wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of an enemy. To love with sternness is better than to deceive with gentleness.... In Luke [14:23] it is written: "Compel people to come in!" By threats of the wrath of God, the Father draws souls to his Son.

You have enemies. For who can live on this earth without them? Take heed to yourselves: love them. In no way can your enemy so hurt you by his violence, as you hurt yourself if you love him not.

We take for granted the slow miracle whereby water in the irrigation of a vineyard becomes wine. It is only when Christ turns water into wine, in a quick motion, as it were, that we stand amazed.