Arise my soul, and review your deeds which have preceeded from you. Scrutinize them closely, and shed the rain of your tears, declaring openly to Christ your thoughts and deeds, so that you may be justified.
Andrew of Crete
2.
It is ourselves that we must spread under Christ's feet, not coats nor lifeless branches or shoots of trees.
Andrew of Crete
3.
Being thy servant, O Mary, is a surety of salvation God grants solely to those He will save.
