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…

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Spirit works, the Son fulfills his ministry, and the Father approves, and man is thus brought to full salvation. — St. Irenaeus

Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time With God, nothing is empty of meaning, nothing without symbolism. — St. Irenaeus

Second Sunday of Advent 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

Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time 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…

Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary The knot which the virgin Eve tied by her unbelief, the Virgin Mary opened by her belief. — St. Irenaeus

Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time It is not you that shapes God. It is God that shapes you. — St. Irenaeus

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