Allowing ourselves to be brought under the gaze of God,
we understand the realization
that our lives are in God’s hands.

 
Pseudo-Marcarius, 4th century

The Lord himself, our God Jesus Christ,
is the fountain of life, and he invites us to himself
as to a fountain, that we may drink.

 
St. Columban, 6th century

If the lamb under Moses drove the Destroyer away,
how much more so did the Lamb of God
who takes away the sins of the world deliver us
from our sins.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

Christ is the bedrock of meekness
since not a murmur of complaint
was heard from the Lamb.

 
St. Catherine of Siena, 14th century

Whenever anyone seeks him,
he is freely admitted to the presence of Savior.

 
St. Athanasius, 4th century

Christ is our strength; he gives himself to us
and we give ourselves to him.
Hasten to this physician while you can,
or you may not be able to find him when you want him.

 
John the Serene of Naples, 6th century

Christ helps and strengthens us
and never abandons us.
He is a true friend.

 
St. Teresa Avila, 16th century

Christ bore the burden of our sins.

 
St. Polycarp, 2nd century