Page: Quotes, Prayer (problems), Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Why is it, you ask, that one can pray for so many years with a prayer book, and still not have prayer in his heart? I think the reason is that people only spend a little time lifting themselves up to God when they complete their prayer rule, and in other times, they do not remember God. For example, they finish their morning prayers, and think that their relation to God is fulfilled by them; then the whole day passes in work, and such a person does not attend to God.
— Saint Theophan the Recluse (1815-1894)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Whatever you may be seeking, seek it with all your strength, but do not expect your own search and efforts to bear fruit of themselves. Put your trust in the Lord, ascribing nothing to yourself, and He will give you your heart’s desire.
–Saint Theophan the Recluse (1815-1894)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
What I recommend most earnestly is not to lose heart when you are tempted. Do you wish to succeed? The best way is to reveal the temptations to your spiritual director immediately. The devil loves darkness. He always operates in the dark because he knows that if he is discovered he is beaten.
–Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
Remember that the devil’s favorite bait for leading one into sin is, ‘Oh that is nothing to worry about.’
–Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)
Discipleship, Evangelization, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Good example is the most efficacious apostolate. You must be as lighted lanterns and shine like brilliant chandeliers. By your good example and your words, animate others to know and love God.
–Saint Mary Joseph Rosello (1811-1880)
Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
The hands should be at work, the heart with God.
–Saint Mary Joseph Rosello (1811-1880)
