“Dearest Brothers and sisters: All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, With whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change. He willed to give us birth by the word of truth that we may be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.” [James 1.17-18]

“Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.’” [Matthew 16.24]

“We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.”

“I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness. Rather, he will have the light of life.” [John 8.12]