Reflections on life, spirituality, religion and more by various Carmelite and Catholic authors.
When Christ was on earth he prayed in his human nature, and prayed to the Father in the name of his body, and when he prayed drops of blood flowed from his whole body. We are his body, the body of Christ. Read more of St. Augustine’s reflection on Psalms 22 and 141.
[Excerpt from a commentary on the Psalms by St. Augustine, bishop]
We do not preach only one coming of Christ, but a second as well, much more glorious than the first. The first coming was marked by patience; the second will bring the crown of a divine kingdom.
[From a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop]
Make room for Christ. When you possess Christ you are a rich man, for he is sufficient for you. He himself shall provide for you and faithfully administer all your cares. Put all your trust in God...
[Excerpt from the Imitation of Christ]
The titles given to the Holy Spirit must surely stir the soul of anyone who hears them, and make him realize that they speak of nothing less than the supreme Being.... But his principal and most personal title is the Holy Spirit.
[From the treatise On the Holy Spirit by Saint Basil the Great, bishop]
