2,024 Quotes About Church

There's no doubt in my mind that what's shaped me and my work more than any particular talent on my part has been living out a calling in the midst of a Christ-centered community.

...Greek Catholic Church, that mild communion whose demands on one's conscience are so small in comparison with the comforts it offers.

She took the kids to church on Sunday. he didn't go. Couldn't stand the hypocrisy of all those jerks acting holy, floating a saintly foot off the floor (like levitating demons, if you asked him) until they got back into the outside's worldly sewer, returning faster-than-light-speed to their regular gossip, bigotries, and backstabbing.

You’re old enough to leave the cradle,” Mercedes said. “Aren’t you?” “There’s someone in my life who would be very put out if I did.” “If there’s someone in your life trying to control your faith, you’re the one who should be put out, Mistress Nora.

The Church should adapt itself to the manners of the time, since it seems only too clear that the manners of the time adapt themselves less and less to the Church.

Don't hate the haters

Yes, I love the church, but not because it has formed a snug cocoon around me, insulating me from the world. Just the opposite is true. It's where I've encountered my fears. It's where my faith has grown larger; pushing me over edges I didn't want to get near. It's forced me to try things that scared me to death...

Far too much traditional church has consisted of too much tradition and not enough church.

you and ibelong to this city this city which we both love this city of stupa and chanting of temple and arati of church and hymn of masjid and namazof gurudwara and gurbani this city of love and affection this city of culture and tradition this city reachingfor a modern sky yet its roots deep and ancient! you and ibelong to this city this city which we both love.