To have courage…
To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Such an office…
He who prays for others, and gives them a good example and advice, does the work of converting souls and is a fisherman for the Lord’s banquet: he should thank God heartily for giving him such an office
–Francisco de Osuna (1497-1541)
Aim of prayers…
Let the chief aim of all your tears and prayers and sacrifices and whatever good works you may perform be to induce God to send you his holy grace to make you pleasing to his Majesty, and then ask him for what you most need in order to serve him better.
–Francisco de Osuna (1497-1541)
Rules for recollection…
two fundamental rules for recollection: the first is that you must always keep watch and control over the distractions of your mind; the second, that you must at once follow the warnings of your conscience and act promptly on them, at least in your heart.
–Francisco de Osuna (1497-1541)
Wasting time unless…
The man who sets about making others better is wasting his time, unless he begins with himself.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
The closer to God…
The closer we draw to God, the better disposed we are to receive the gifts of his divine bounty.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
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