Crucifix upon its walls…
Never let your home be without a crucifix upon its walls, to the end that all who enter it may know that you are a disciple of a Crucified Lord, and that you are not ashamed to own it.
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Thoughts of impurity…
In temptations against chastity, the spiritual masters advise us, not so much to contend with the bad thought, as to turn the mind to some spiritual, or, at least, indifferent object. It is useful to combat other bad thoughts face to face, but not thoughts of impurity.
–Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
Lose your appetite for sin…
All of the Israelites left Egypt, but in the desert many of them had second thoughts and wanted to return. In the same way, some resolve to avoid sin, but they look back at Sodom even while fleeing it. They give up their sins, but go right on talking about them, desiring them. If you want to live a devout life, you are not only required to stop sinning but also to lose your appetite for it.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Anyone who complains…
Anyone who complains or grumbles is not perfect, nor even a good Christian.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
As to the aridity…
As to the aridity you are suffering from, it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a very great favor for God to show you.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Surrender our will…
They deceive themselves who believe that union with God consists in ecstasies or raptures, and in the enjoyment of Him. For it consists in nothing except the surrender and subjection of our will – with our thoughts, words and actions – to the will of God.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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