"Eucharistic worship is therefore precisely the expression of that love which is the authentic and deepest characteristic of the Christian vocation." Source: Pope St. John Paul II, LETTER DOMINICAE CENAE OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF JOHN PAUL II TO ALL THE BISHOPS OF THE CHURCH ON THE MYSTERY AND WORSHIP OF THE EUCHARIST, 2/24/1980 [...]
"It is better to atone for sin now and to cut away vices than to keep them for purgation in the hereafter. In truth, we deceive ourselves by our ill-advised love of the flesh. What will that fire feed upon but our sins?" Source: Thomas a’ Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, Dover Thrift Editions, [...]
"I cannot tell you what I gained from this incident and how tolerant it made me. Praise is no longer an occasion of vanity. I have only to say to myself: 'If my little acts of virtue can be mistaken for imperfections, imperfections can just as easily be mistaken for virtue'; and I say with [...]
"It is absolutely necessary to confess according to Catholic faith that the entire Christ is in this sacrament." Source: St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica
"Since then He Himself declared and said of the Bread, This is My Body, who shall dare to doubt any longer? And since He has Himself affirmed and said, This is My Blood, who shall ever hesitate, saying, that it is not His blood?" Source: St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lectures [...]
"Work is a moral duty and not, as many men imagine, a mere physical necessity. St. Paul said, 'The man who refuses to work must be left to starve' (cf. 2 Th 3:10)." Source: Ven. Fulton J. Sheen, Way to Happiness, St. Pauls, 1998.
"And St. Thomas, in common with other philosophers, acknowledges that friendship is a virtue, and he certainly means individual friendships, because he says that we cannot bestow perfect friendship on many persons." Source: St. Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life, Random House, Inc., 2002.
"Thus our loving Shepherd, who has given His life for us who are His sheep, would not separate Himself from us by death. Behold Me, He says, beloved sheep, I am always with you; for you I have remained on earth in this Sacrament; here you find Me whenever you please, to help and console [...]
"From the very beginning Christians have brought, along with the bread and wine for the Eucharist, gifts to share with those in need. This custom of the collection, ever appropriate, is inspired by the example of Christ who became poor to make us rich." Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church #1351 [...]
"I have learned that the greatest power is hidden in patience. I see that patience always leads to victory, although not immediately; but that victory will become manifest after many years. Patience is linked to meekness." Source: St. Faustina, Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul