Scripture Passages

New American Bible - Full Text

Catechism of the Catholic Church - Full Text

Two Greatest Commandments

• You shall love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and all your mind, and with all your strength.
• You shall love your neighbor as yourself for love of God.

The Ten Commandments

• I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange gods before me.
• You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
• Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.
• Honor your father and mother.
• You shall not kill.
• You shall not commit adultery.
• You shall not steal.
• You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
• You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
• You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

Beatitudes

• Blessed are the poor in spirit, the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
• Blessed are they who mourn, they will be comforted.
• Blessed are the meed, they will inherit the earth.
• Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, they will be satisfied.
• Blessed are the merciful, they will be shown mercy.
• Blessed are the clean of heart, they will see God.
• Blessed are the peacemakers, they will be called children of God.
• Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Scripture Passages

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
-1 Corinthians 13:4-8

"The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he never stops searching for."
-CCC 27

"Then each went to his own house, while Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle. They said to him, 'Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. Wo what do you say?' They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger. But when they continued asking him, he straightened up and said to them, 'Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.' Again he bent down and wrote on the ground. And in response, they went away one by one, beginning with the elders. So he was left alone with the woman before him. Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, 'Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?' She replied, 'No one sir.' Then Jesus said, 'Neither do I condemn you. Go, [and] from now on do not sin anymore.'"
-John 7:53-8:11

"When Christ Jesus comes as king, He will be the judge of everyone, whether they are living or dead.
So with God and Christ as witnesses, I command you to preach God's message. Do it willingly, even if it is not the popular thing to do.
You must correct people and point out their sins.
But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient."
-From the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy

"When someone strikes you on [your] right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow."
-Matthew 5:39-42

"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures you let me graze; to safe waters you lead me; you restore my strength. You guide me along the way of righteousness for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. You set a table before me as my enemies watch; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and love will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come."
-Psalm 23

"A kind mouth multiplies friends, and gracious lips prompt friendly greetings. Let your acquaintances be many, but one in a thousand your confidant. When you gain a friend, first test him, and be not too ready to trust him. For one sort of friend is a friend when it suits him, but he will not be with you in time of distress. Another is a friend who becomes your enemy, and tells of the quarrel to your shame. Another is a friend, a boon companion, who will not be with you when sorrow comes. When things go well, he is your other self, and lords it over your servants; But if you are brought low, he turns against you and avoids meeting you. Keep away from your enemies; be on your guard with your friends. A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure. A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as he who fears God finds; For he who fears God behaves accordingly, and his friend will be like himself."
-Sirach 6:5-17

"For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies, says the Lord. Return and live!"
-Ezekial 18:32

"Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 4:10

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge; of whom am I afraid? When evil doers come at me to devour my flesh, these my enemies and foes themselves stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart does not fear; though war be waged against me, even then do I trust."
-Psalm 27:1-3

"He who has compassion on the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his good deed."
-Proverbs 19:17

"And it shall be that everyone shall be saved who calls on the name of the Lord."
-Acts 2:21

"For whatever is not from faith is sin."
-Romans 14:23

"We accept good things from God; and should we not accept evil?"
-Job 2:10

"... All things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose."
-Romans 8:28

"One of the scribes, when he came forward and heard them disputing and saw how well he had answered them, asked him, "Which is the first of all the commandments?" Jesus replied, "The first is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."
-Mark 12:28-32

"To overcome evil with good is good, to resist evil by evil is evil."
-Prophet Mohammed

"The greatest gift you can give to your child is another sibling."
-Pope John Paul II

"... for it is better to marry than to be on fire." [true and funny]
-1 Corinthians 7:9