The Lord suffered and died
that he might redeem us from death.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

Jesus Christ bore the burden of our sins
even going as far as suffering death.

 
St. Polycarp, 2nd century

Take thought now, redeemed man,
and consider how great and worthy is he
who hung on the cross for you.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

These words show us God’s way
and the way of Christians: it is humility;
a way which constantly amazes and disturbs us.
We will never get used to a humble God!

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

Nothings holds back anger, limits pride,
and heals wounds of malice,
as the name of Jesus.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

With a tenderness which never disappoints
but is always capable of restoring our joy,
Jesus makes it possible for us to lift up our heads
and to start anew.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

For all the time Jesus lived in the world,
he did nothing but serve.
Let us serve without asking God for favors.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

The business of this life should not preoccupy us
with its anxiety and pride, so that we no longer strive
with all the love of our heart to be like our Redeemer,
and to follow his example.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century