Quotes of the Early Fathers and Christians of the Church (33AD to 750AD)
When it is in your power to do good, do not hold back, because alms deliver you from death.
St. Polycarp of Smyrma (69-165AD) on Giving
Mini-Bio: Asia Minor; bishop, defender of orthodoxy, martyr
Saints throughout the Age of the Church
Unbelievers who have never accepted the faith should be subjected to no compulsion at all, for belief is an act of freedom. Given the power, however, the faithful may use force to prevent unbelievers from impeding the faith by blasphemy, or evil persuasion, or open persecution.
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274AD) on Freedom of Religion
Mini-Bio: Italian; Dominican philosopher, theologian, mystic, hymnist, Doctor of the Church
Holy Quotes from the Popes of the Church
Holiness is the awareness of being “watched over,” watched over by God. Saints know very well their frailty, the precariousness of their existence. Yet they are not frightened. They feel secure in spite of all this.
Pope John Paul II (1920 - 2005AD)
Mini-Bio: pope: (1978 - 2005) Polish; The most traveled pope in history. During his papacy he has issued many letters clarifying and safeguarding the Churches teachings in moral areas. Has consecrated his papacy to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
