“History of the Church – History of the Reign of Truth” – Bossuet

Truth is a queen dwelling in herself and in her own light … Yet, for man’s good she is willing to reign, and Christ came into the world to found that empire. Amid the passions of the world sworn to her defeat, she has not begged for human aid. She herself has formed for her defense, fearless champions who are worthy of her greatness. This is what I mean when I call the history of the Church a history of the reign of truth. The world has threatened, but the truth has stood firm; the world has used clever deceits and flattery, but the truth has remained uncorrupted. Heretics have stirred up mischief and confusion, but the truth has remained whole.