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  Word of God  
 
I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
Psalm 61:4
 


The strength of Christ, our Protector,
guards our inmost beings.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I have called you friends.
Jesus; John 15:15
 


The saints must be honored as friends of Christ;
children and heirs of God.

 
St. John Damascene, 8th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be holy.
Leviticus 11:45
 


Holiness consists simply in doing God's will,
and being just what God wants us to be.

 
St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The road is hard that leads to life,
and those who find it are few.
Jesus; Matthew 7:14
 


Do not follow any road, but that which Christ 
trod.
This road seems hard, but it is safe.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In the world you will have trouble.
Jesus; John 16:33
 


Expect the temptations of this world,
but the Lord will deliver you from them all,
if your heart has not abandoned him.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your face, O  Lord, I will seek.
Psalm 27:8
 


The whole of the Christian life
is like a 
great pilgrimage to the house of the Father.
This pilgrimage takes place in the heart of each person,
extends to believing community,
and reaches 
to the whole of humanity.

 
St. John Paul II, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I am the light of the world.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


To follow the Savior is to share in salvation.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Whoever follows me will have the light of life.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


God did not tell us to follow him
because he needed our help,
but because he knew that loving him would make us whole.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 

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