Meekness often subdues….
As fire is not extinguished by fire, so anger is not conquered by anger, but is made even more inflamed. But meekness often subdues even the most beastly enemies, softens them and pacifies them.
–Saint Tikhon (1724-1783)
The will of God…
I would cross the oceans, I would go to any part of the world, if I knew this to be the will of God.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826)
Die to yourself…
Are you ready to die to yourself, to live with Christ to the end of your life to rise with Him and enjoy Him eternally?
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826)
Love Jesus Christ…
Let us love Jesus Christ, let us love Him to the end of our lives and we will be sure to possess Him forever in heaven.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826)
Meditate on Christ crucified…
If we meditate on Christ crucified we shall find strength enough. It is at the feet of Christ crucified that I draw all of my strength. It is for Him and my neighbor that I suffer.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826
Serve them always…
Remember to consider only Christ in the person of the poor. Serve them always as you would serve Christ himself that is to say with humility, respect, compassion and charity.
Our compassion for them has made us deprive ourselves even of the necessities of life
so as to meet their needs. Now, all we can do is weep with the poor. Serve Christ in the person of the poor.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826)
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