The years have gone by…

Page: Quotes, Pio (1887-1968), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)

The years have gone by, one after the other, without our reflecting on how we have spent them, and whether there was anything in our conduct to improve, add or remove. We have lived thoughtlessly and unmindful that one day the eternal Judge shall call each of us and ask us to give an account of our deeds and how we made use of our time. And yet we shall have to give a most strict account of every minute, every grace, every holy inspiration and every occasion offered to us to do good.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)

Divine providence…

Acceptance, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)

Whatever did not fit in with my plan did lie within the plan of God. I have an even deeper and firmer belief that nothing is merely an accident when seen in the light of God, that my whole life down to the smallest details has been marked out for me in the plan of Divine Providence and has a completely coherent meaning in God’s all-seeing eyes. And so I am beginning to rejoice in the light of glory wherein this meaning will be unveiled to me.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)

All authentic prayer…

Church, Page: Quotes, Prayer (what), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)

All authentic prayer is prayer of the church. Through every sincere prayer something happens in the church, and it is the church itself that is praying therein, for it is the Holy Spirit living in the church that intercedes for every individual soul “with sighs too deep for words.” This is exactly what “authentic” prayer is, for “No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord!’ except by the Holy Spirit.” What could the prayer of the church be, if not great lovers giving themselves to God who is love!
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)