Words from the Saints -- January 1, 2026
Gerald Largent
“Let me be food for the beasts, through whom I may reach God. I am God’s wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of Christ.” —St. Ignatius of Antioch
“Nothing is more powerful than the man who lives for Christ, whether he lives or whether he dies.” —St. John Chrysostom
“The one who loves God cannot but love every human being, even though he is grieved by their passions.” —St. Maximus the Confessor
“This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it on vain pursuits.” — St. Isaac the Syrian
“Humility is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.” —St. Ephraim the Syrian
“The birthday of the Lord is the birthday of peace; for unless He had been born in time, we could not be reborn for eternity.” —St. Leo the Great
“Expect temptation until your last breath.” —St. Anthony the Great