I will ask for what I desire:
to know Jesus more intimately,
so that I may love him more passionately
and follow him more faithfully.

 
St. Ignatius Loyola, 16th century; 'Spiritual Exercises'

Honored by the name of Christ,
we are called “Christians”.
We must ensure that in us are seen
all the meanings of the name of Christ,
so that our title is not false and meaningless
but is borne out by our lives.

 
St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century

The Church contains within herself
the eternal youth of the truth and of Christ
and is of all ages.

 
Bl. John XXIII, 20th century

It is in closeness to Christ that we find our joy.

 
Pope John Paul II, 20th century

This blood, poured out in abundance
has washed the whole world clean.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

Once we have reached the heart of Jesus,
that heart of exceeding sweetness,
let us never again allow ourselves
to be torn away from him.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux,12th century

Father, through Jesus, your beloved Son,
you have instructed us, sanctified us,
and honored us.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

The name of Jesus is more than a light, it is also food.
Do you not feel increase of strength
as often as you remember it?

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century