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The word of the Lord is upright;
and all his work is done in faithfulness. |
Psalm 33:4 |
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The word of God is a tree of life
that offers us blessed fruit from each of its branches.
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St. Ephrem, 4th century
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My word
shall prosper in the thing
for which I sent it.
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Isaiah 55:11 |
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God's word is so rich that it is a treasury of every good;
from it flow faith, hope, love, and all the virtues,
and many gifts of the Spirit.
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 17th century
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All scripture is inspired by God. |
2 Timothy 3:16 |
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The one who ignores the Scripture, ignores Christ.
And he who ignores Christ,
ignores the power of God and the wisdom of God.
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St. Jerome, 5th century
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Hear the word of the Lord. |
Isaiah 1:10 |
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Love Sacred Scripture and wisdom will love you;
love it tenderly, and it will protect you;
honour it and you will receive its caresses.
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St. Jerome, 5th century
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Come, blessed of my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world.
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Jesus; Matthew 25:34 |
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Listen cheerfully to the word of God,
keep it judiciously, and observe it faithfully.
Then, at the end of time you may rejoice
to hear these consoling words.
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St. Norbert, 12th century
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Lord, I put my hope in your word. |
Psalm 119:81 |
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Learn to fix the eye of faith
on the divine Word of the Holy Scriptures.
Our hearts must be purified by faith.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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God's word is living and active. |
Hebrews 4:12 |
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Even if you do not understand the word of God,
the demons do, and they tremble.
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'The Way of a Pilgrim', 19th century
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Everyone who listens to these words of mine
and acts on them will be like a wise man
who built his house on rock. |
Jesus; Matthew 7:24 |
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By the mere fact of listening
we are already in the process of building.
To listen to God's Word and to put into practice
is to build on rock.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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