QUOTATION: Faith in Action

Let us not merely call him Lord, for that will not save us. For he says, “Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will be saved, but he who does what is right” (Matt. 7:21). Thus, brothers, let us acknowledge him by our actions, by loving one another, by refraining from adultery, backbiting, and jealousy, and by being self-controlled, compassionate, kind. We ought to have sympathy for one another and not to be avaricious. Let us acknowledge him by acting in this way and not by doing the opposite. We ought not to have greater fear of men than of God. That is why, if you act in this way, the Lord said, “If you are gathered with me in my bosom and do not keep my commands, I will cast you out and will say to you: ‘Depart from me. I do not know whence you come, you workers of iniquity.’”


--St. Clement of Alexandria

QUOTATION: Clear Catholicism

The time for easy Christianity is over. In fact, it never really existed. We’re blessed to be rid of the illusion. We need to be more zealous in our faith, not more discreet; clearer in our convictions, not muddier; and more Catholic, not less. 

-- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Render Unto Caesar

QUOTATION: Cross-dressing

What is the purpose in the Law’s prohibition against a man wearing woman’s clothing? Is it not that the Law would have us be masculine and not be effeminate in either person or actions-- or in thought and word? Rather, it would have the man who devotes himself to the truth to be masculine both in acts of endurance and patience-- in life, conduct, word and discipline.

--St. Clement of Alexandria