“….and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.” [Matthew 1.15-16]

“Set, O Lord, a guard over my mouth; Keep watch, O Lord at the door of my lips!” [Psalm 141.3]

“If you are looking for a goal, hold fast to Christ, because he himself is the truth, where we desire to be. My mouth shall reflect on the truth. If you are looking for a resting place, hold fast to Christ, because he himself is the life. Whoever finds me finds life, and receives salvation from the Lord. Therefore hold fast to Christ if you wish to be safe. You will not be able to go astray, because he is the way.” [From the Exposition on John by Saint Thomas Aquinas]

Let all that is within me bless the Lord. [Psalm 103.1]

“He must increase, I must decrease.” [John 3.30]

“The Spirit comes gently and makes himself known by his fragrance. He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light. Rays of light and knowledge stream before him as he approaches. The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console. The Spirit comes to enlighten the mind first of the one who receives him, and then, through him, the minds of others as well.” [Saint Cyril of Jerusalem]

“Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.” [Luke 9.44]

“Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.’” [2 Corinthians 12.8-9]

“Just so, The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” [Matthew 20.28]

But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. [John 16.13]

“Do not cling to me.” [John 20.17]

“No one has greater love than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” [John 15.13]

“Peace be with you!” [Luke 24.36]

“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you’”. [John 20. 19]

“For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done. How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts! ” [Psalm 92.4-5]

“Of the mercies of the Lord, the earth is full.” [Psalm 119]

“You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.” [Mark 16.6]

“My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain her and keep watch with me.” [Mark 14.34]

“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst’”. [John 6.35]

“My people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.” [Jeremiah 2.13]