Those who suffered martyrdom before baptism, having been washed in their own blood, were vivified by the Holy Spirit of God.
Didymus the Blind (313-398AD) on Baptism
Just as the mere memory of fire doesn't warm the body, so also faith without love doesn't produce the light of knowledge in the soul.
St. Maximus the Confessor (580-662AD) on Faith and Love
In a secularized world, to speak and act in the name of Jesus can bring opposition, and even ridicule. It often means being out of step with the majority opinion. Yet if we look at the New Testament, we find encouragement for perseverance in this testing of our faith.
Pope John Paul II (1920 - 2005AD)
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