Hieroschemamonk Sergei (Chetverikov)
The focus of churchliness is the Lord Jesus Christ. He should also be the focus of family life.
We have to contrast the painful process of inner decay with another, creative process of inner healing through the work of some healthy, positive, creative force on the soul.
St. Gabriel of Imereti
Christian mercy is the heartfelt feeling of a kind man awakened and strengthened by faith.
Fr. Lawrence Farley
Given this, how much credibility can the restoration of Jewish Temple have with its restoration of animal sacrifice?
We move away from God and find ourselves alone in our egotistical life and with all the ensuing consequences.