3. Merely slaughtering an ox is like slaying a man; sacrificing a lamb, like breaking a dog's neck; Bringing a cereal offering, like offering swine's blood; burning incense, like paying homage to an idol. Since these have chosen their own ways and taken pleasure in their own abominations,





“Temos muita facilidade para pedir, mas não para agradecer”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina