
If those who were under the Old Law could sing this song of their earthly city: "If I forget thee, O jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten ...": how much more ought we to glory, how much more exuberantly rejoice, in being citizens of a City built upon the holy mount with living and chosen stones, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone.
For no greater glory, no higher dignity,
no honour more sublime can be conceived
than that of belonging to the Holy, Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church,wherein we become members of this one venerable Body,
are governed by one august Head,
filled with the one divine Spirit,
nourished during this earthly exile
with one doctrine and one Bread of angels,
until at last we come to enjoy in heaven one everlasting happiness"
Pope Pius XII (Mystici Corporis Christi - The
Mystical Body of Christ)
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