A kind word

A kind word is like a Spring day.  

--Russian Proverb

To a Robin in the Roses

Bearing His cross, while Christ passed forth forlorn,

His God-like forehead by the mock crown torn,

A little bird took from that crown one thorn.

To soothe the dear Redeemer's throbbing head,

That bird did what she could; His blood, 'tis said,

Down dropping, dyed her tender bosom red.

Since then no wanton boy disturbs her nest;

Weasel nor wild cat will her young molest;

All sacred deem the bird of ruddy breast.

--from The Redbreast--A Breton Legend, in "English Lyrics"

Easter Friday

Where there is great love, there are always miracles.

--Willa Sibert Cather

Easter Joy

The excursion is the same when you go looking for your sorrow as when you go looking for your joy.

--Eudora Welty

Easter Monday

O death, where is thy victory? O death where is thy sting?

1 Corinthians, 15:55

Our Lady of Sorrows

Sorrow is a fruit. God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear it.

--Victor Hugo

Real Blessings

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.

--Joseph Addison