+ Christ expressed a desire for us to imitate this unity [among the Trinity]: “That they may be one, as We are.” For nothing can be compared with unity and harmony. For when an individual becomes united with others, this person becomes multiplied. If ten persons are united in spirit,...

+ “Lord,” St. Peter answered, “we have fished all night and have caught nothing.” Perhaps if St. Peter had caught some little fish, Jesus would not have performed the miracle, but he had nothing, so Jesus soon filled his net in such a way as almost to break it. This...

+ But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the paralytic, “I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house” (Mark 2:10-11). For the Lord does the same with our spiritual sicknesses. He not...

+ “Our Lord endured unjustly to teach us how to endure. When He was beaten, He endured patiently, when He was insulted, He did not insult back. When He suffered, He did not threaten but rather offered His back to the scourges and His cheeks to those who smite. He...

+ “Our Lord endured unjustly to teach us how to endure. When He was beaten, He endured patiently, when He was insulted, He did not insult back. When He suffered, He did not threaten but rather offered His back to the scourges and His cheeks to those who smite. He...