QUOTATION: Charity

In the world today there are those whose struggle is for justice and human rights. We have no time for this because we are in daily and continuous contact with people who are starving for a piece of bread and for some affection. Should I devote myself to the struggle for justice when the most needy people would die right in front of me for lack of a glass of milk?

--Mother Teresa of Calcutta, No Greater Love.

QUOTATION: Christian Teaching on Sexuality

The validity of Christian teaching on sexuality and marriage is demonstrated in the wounds of those who do not practice it.

--Cardinal George Pell, Test Everything, Hold Fast to What is Good

QUOTATION: Overcoming Hatred

If, then, you bear a hatred toward anyone, overcome it by doing that person a favor.

--Fulton J. Sheen, Preface to Religion

QUOTATION: Jesus is Freedom

Jesus is the Pole Star of human freedom: without him it loses its sense of direction, for without the knowledge of the truth, freedom degenerates, becomes isolated and is reduced to sterile arbitration. With him, freedom is rediscovered, it is recognized to have been created for our good and is expressed in charitable actions and behavior.

--Pope Benedict XVI, Address to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, February 10th, 2006

QUOTATION: Never Deal with the Devil

In a Faustian bargain, the House always wins.

--Mark Shea