Christ is the lamp
that illuminates the whole of Scripture:
he is its gateway and its foundation.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

Let God's word enter into your very being,
let it take possession of your desires
and your whole way of life.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

The Word of God
works against all kinds of spiritual sickness.

 
Bl. Humbert of Romans 13th century

The one who ignores Scripture, ignores Christ.
And the one who ignores Christ
ignores the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

 
St. Jerome, 5th century

The Word of God is a sword with which
one can defend himself against the temptations of the devil.
The Lord defended himself from temptation with sacred words.

 
Bl. Humbert of Romans13th century

Daily, a thousand missiles rain down on us from every side:
inducements to anger, anxiety, discouragement and grief.
We constantly need the whole range of equipment
supplied by Scripture.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

There are many, who in the darkness of this world,
do not know how to hold to the right path.
The Word of God is like a torch by night,
showing us the right way.

 
Bl. Humbert of Romans, 13th century

The reading of sacred Scripture
is a great and powerful remedy against bodily suffering 
and depression of mind.

 
Bl. Baptist Spagnoli, 16th century