Why is it that man desires to be made sad, beholding doleful and tragical things, which yet himself would by no means suffer?
Saint AugustineAs to those other things which we hold on the authority, not of Scripture, but of tradition, and which are observed throughout the whole world, it may be understood that they are held as approved and instituted either by the apostles themselves, or by plenary Councils, whose authority in the Church is most useful, e.g. the annual commemoration, by special solemnities, of the Lord's passion, resurrection, and ascension, and of the descent of the Holy Spirit from heaven, and whatever else is in like manner observed by the whole Church wherever it has been established.
Saint AugustineLord, thou madest us for thyself, and we can find no rest till we find rest in thee.
Saint AugustineLord Jesus, don't let me lie when I say that I love you.....and protect me, for today I could betray you.
Saint Augustine