Act of self-denial…
Believe me, the writing of pious books, the composing of the sublimest poetry; all that does not equal the smallest act of self-denial.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
Human weakness cannot…
Human weakness cannot upset the plans of divine omnipotence. A divine master-builder can work even with falling stones.
–Michael Von Faulhaber (1869-1952)
If you do not forgive…
We have such a law: If you forgive, it means that God has forgiven you; but if you do not forgive your brother, it means that your sin remains with you.
–Saint Silouan the Athonite (1866-1938)
When we hate…
Just as all the water drains out of a bucket with even the tiniest hole, all the joy of life drains from our soul when we hate even one person.
–Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
For a healthy life…
I will give you a secret, or rather, a prescription. To enjoy good health and live a long life you need four things:
1) a clear conscience when you go to bed at night, that is, no fear of eternity;
2) moderation in eating;
3) an active life;
4) good companions, that is, fleeing from those who are corrupt.
–Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)
Health is…
Health is God’s great gift, and we must spend it entirely for Him. Our eyes should see only for God, our feet walk only for Him, our hands labor for Him alone; in short, our entire body should serve God while we still have the time. Then, when He shall take our health and we shall near our last day, our conscience will not reproach us for having misused it.
–Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)
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