"O most valiant soldiers and descendants of invincible ancestors, do not degenerate, but recall the valor of your forefathers."

"But if you are hindered by love of children, parents, or of wife, remember what the Lord says in the Gospel, 'He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me', 'Every one that hath fo…"

"The time has now come when you should show your zeal for Christ."

"The holy city of Jerusalem is now held captive by the enemies of God."

"Gird yourselves, everyone of you, I say, and be valiant sons; for it is better for you to die in battle than to behold, the sorrows of your race and of your holy places. Let neither property nor the a…"