James writes: Give yourselves to God. Resist the tempter and he will run away from you. The nearer you go to God, the nearer God will come to you.

Jesus said to a rich young man: If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.

John writes: We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters.

Mary said: The Lord’s merciful love stretches from age to age upon those who revere him.

Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.

The Lord says: I have seen the misery of my people. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, yes, I know their suffering and I have come down to rescue them.

Turn my heart towards your way, O God, and not to selfish gain. By your word give me life.

St. Paul writes: Love does no harm to one’s neighbour, and so love is the fulfilment of the Law.