St. Irenaeus

With God, nothing is empty of meaning, nothing without symbolism. — St. Irenaeus

The Word of God, Jesus Christ, on account of his great love for mankind, became what we are in order to make us what he is himself. — St. Irenaeus

God did not make the first human because he needed company, but because he wanted someone to whom he could show his generosity and love. God did not tell us to follow him because he needed our help, but because he knew that loving him…

Saints’ quotes are some of my favorite things about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They bring the richness of our faith alive. Besides saints being beacons of holiness and wisdom, their genius is often found in their simple and…

For where the Church is, there is the Spirit of God; and where the Spirit of God is, there is the Church and every form of grace, for the Spirit is truth. — St. Irenaeus

For the whole Church which is throughout the whole world possesses one and the same faith. — St. Irenaeus

He would have us offer our gift at the altar frequently and without interruption. — St. Irenaeus

The knot which the virgin Eve tied by her unbelief, the Virgin Mary opened by her belief. — St. Irenaeus

It is not you that shapes God. It is God that shapes you. — St. Irenaeus

If then you are the work of God, await the hand of the artist who does all things in due season. — St. Irenaeus