“The truly blessed are not the ones who can work miracles or see angels; the truly blessed are the ones who can see their own sins.” St. Anthony the Egypt (3rd-4th centuries)   “Therefore, rise, run to the Church; here is the Father, here is the Son, here is the...

“True repentance is to cease to sin.” St. Ambrose of Milan (4th century, Doctor of the Church) “Much time I had spent in vanity, and had wasted nearly all my youth acquiring the sort of wisdom made foolish by God. Then once, like a man roused from deep sleep, I...