Words from the Saints -- April 1, 2021
Gerald Largent
"We proclaim the coming of Christ--not just a first coming but another as well that will be far more glorious than the first. The first took place under the sign of patient suffering; the second, on the contrary, will see Christ wearing the crown of God's kingdom. In His second coming Christ will be in glory surrounded by an army of angels. We hailed Him at His first coming with the words, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' and shall hail Him in the same way at His second coming." --St. Cyril of Jerusalem
"We should not think it strange that Christians endure affliction and various forms of sorrow, patiently awaiting through many trials and temptations whatever their Master gives." --St. John of Karpathos
"Affliction was allowed to make those afflicted more careful and more pious." --St. John Chrysostom
"He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest. He who rose for our sakes is my one desire. Do not talk about Jesus Christ as long as you love this world." --St. Ignatius of Antioch