Behold Jesus Christ crucified, Who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our Mediator and Advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is goodness and patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners, and He never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a truly contrite and humbled heart.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the significance of Jesus Christ as the foundation of hope and the source of mercy for sinners.
Carlo Borromeo's quote reflects on the central role of Jesus Christ in Christian thought, portraying Him as not just a mediator between God and humanity, but also as a compassionate figure who embodies goodness and patience. It highlights the belief that through sincere repentance and humility, individuals can find forgiveness and grace, emphasizing that true hope lies in this relationship with Christ.
In practice
In a sermon about forgiveness, the pastor quoted this to remind the congregation of Christ's mercy.
BRAIN, n. An apparatus with which we think that we think. That which distinguishes the man who is content to be something from the man who wishes to do something. A man of great wealth, or one who has been pitchforked into high station, has commonly such a headful of brain that his neighbors cannot keep their hats on. In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, brain is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
A liberal to me is one who - and it suits some of the dictionary definitions - is unbeholden to any specific belief or party or group or person, but makes up his or her mind on the basis of the facts and the presentation of those facts at the time. That defines what I am.
Amnesia is not knowing who one is and wanting desperately to find out. Euphoria is not knowing who one is and not caring. Ecstasy is knowing exactly who one is - and still not caring.
This is the reason we cannot complain of life: it keeps no one against his will.
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things.
Man, a mere inhabitant of the earth, cannot overstep its boundaries! But though he is confined to its crust, he may penetrate into all its secrets.
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