Thursday, July 9, 2009

Cross of Christ

Under the influence of fear, we bear the Cross of Christ with patience. Under the more inspiring influence of hope, we carry the Cross with a firm and valiant heart. But under the consuming power of love, we embrace the Cross with ardour.

- St. Bernard of Clairvaux (Cistercian priest, Doctor of the Church, 1090-1153)

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