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  • Whoever robbed any sacred thing or committed any other notorious crime was brought up to the tower, and then, pushed into the ashes. (2 Maccabees 13, 6)

  • This was indeed a just punishment for him who had committed so many offenses against the Altar whose fire and ashes were sacred; and so, he met his death in ashes. (2 Maccabees 13, 8)

  • A certain Alcimus, who had been High Priest before, but was disgraced during the time of the rebellion, realized that there was no way for him to be restored to the ministry at the sacred altar. (2 Maccabees 14, 3)

  • Then they blessed Heaven saying, "Blessed be he who did not let his Sacred House be defiled!" (2 Maccabees 15, 34)

  • A blameless man hastened to their defense. Using the weapons of his sacred office - prayer and atonement incense - he confronted the divine Wrath, putting an end to their affliction, and was thus recognized as your servant. (Wisdom of Solomon 18, 21)

  • Fear the Lord and honor the priest. Give him the share which has been commanded: the first harvest, the sin-offering, the shoulders of the victims, the holy offerings and the first fruits of sacred things. (Ecclesiasticus 7, 31)

  • Like the light which shines from the sacred lampstand, such is a beautiful face in a well-shaped body. (Ecclesiasticus 26, 17)

  • The Lord gave Aaron sacred vestments of gold, blue and purple, the work of artists, the pectoral of judgment, the Urim and Thummim, scarlet yarn spun by a craftsman, (Ecclesiasticus 45, 10)

  • when, robed in ceremonial garb and in perfect splendor, he went to the sacred altar filling the court of the sanctuary with glory. (Ecclesiasticus 50, 11)

  • Yes, you will be ashamed of your sacred oaks which have given you delight; you will blush for your gardens which you have chosen. (Isaiah 1, 29)

  • I have ordered my sacred knights, I have summoned my mighty warriors - all those who rejoice in my triumph - I have commanded them to carry out my wrath. (Isaiah 13, 3)

  • They will no longer look to the altars, to the work of their hand, the sacred pole or the incense stand which their fingers have made. (Isaiah 17, 8)


“Menosprezai vossas tentações e não vos demoreis nelas. Imaginai estar na presença de Jesus. O crucificado se lança em vossos braços e mora no vosso coração. Beijai-Lhe a chaga do lado, dizendo: ‘Aqui está minha esperança; a fonte viva da minha felicidade. Seguro-vos, ó Jesus, e não me aparto de vós, até que me tenhais posto a salvo’”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina