“You will not fix the Church or the world. Whereas you will be corrected, perfected, and enlightened so as to enlighten those who are willing. Only a war will fix the world, which probably has already come, or is coming at a gallop.  Misfortune will bring many people to their senses, whereas  the unrepentant will have no excuse.   Remember, my son, that although you were formed out of clay, you are the breath of God. Do not disregard your worth and do not be engrossed in material things. You are the breath of God; force yourself to become worthy of God’s gift. Rejoice and delight in the Lord.”

– ‘Monastic Wisdom’