Cease troubling about these fears, then, sisters; and never pay heed to such matters of popular opinion. This is no time for believing everyone; believe only those whom you see modeling their lives on the life of Christ. Endeavor always to have a good conscience; practice humility; despise all worldly things; and believe firmly in the teaching of our Holy Mother Church.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
We are born to love, we live to love, and we will die to love still more.
–Saint Joseph Cafasso (1811-1860)
I think, if I had understood then, as I do now, how this great King really dwells within this little palace of my soul, I should not have left Him alone so often, but should have stayed with Him and never have allowed His dwelling-place to get so dirty. How wonderful it is that He Whose greatness could fill a thousand worlds, and very many more, should confine Himself within so small a space, just as He was pleased to dwell within the womb of His most holy Mother! –Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
All the virtues grow through the practice of any one of them, and all the vices grow through the practice of any one of them likewise.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
Do not allow your heavenly spirit to become captive to earthly things.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Walk very simply along the way our Lord shows you and don’t worry.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
