In addition to the Mountain Suite, the quotes posted to Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) this week were the following. There is quite a bit of the Holy Cross, that feast having been this week, and of Hildegard of Bingen, her feast day being today.

We would not want the Cross, no matter how sweet it is, no matter how loveable it is; but then, Jesus comes and wants it for us. — Saint Charles de Foucauld

When the Creator actually spilled His blood on the elements, earth, air, water, and fire screamed, collapsed with grief, shook from sadness. Now, Father, with this gift anoint our weaknesses. — Saint Hildegard of Bingen

The manner in which God attracts us to himself is extremely sweet and gentle. Moreover, the force with which the beauty and goodness of God will gain and apply our attention will not only raise us up, but also delight and carry us away. — Georges Cottier

There was a tree in Lebanon, and winter, as usual, came upon it. It is winter’s nature to cause all things to wither and lose their moisture, but the root of that tree was so firmly planted in the ground that the winter was not able to destroy it. Still, the trunk of the tree was damaged somewhat by the weather. Its leaves, however, did not lose their green vigour (viriditas), and did not fall. — Saint Hildegard of Bingen