A collection of various works taken from online resources in fidelity to the teaching of the Magisterium and by the authority of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Church.
It was fitting for Christ, in order to make up for that fault, to allow himself be nailed to the wood, as if to restore what Adam had snatched away.  Also, because by dying on the cross Jesus prepares us for our ascent into heaven.

- (St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa theologiae, 3, 46, 4)
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"To condescend to the humblest duties, and to devote oneself to the lowliest service is an exercise of humility: for thus one is able to heal the disease of pride and human glory."

- Decretal on Penance (D. II., cap. Si quis semel)