Ladder to heaven…
Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.
–Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617)
Carrying the cross…
No other grace can be compared with that of carrying the cross out of love for our Lord.
–Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647- 1690)
Through the Cross…
The Lord accomplished our salvation by His death on the Cross: on the Cross He tore up the handwriting of our sins; through the Cross He reconciled us with our God and Father; and through the Cross He brought down upon us grace-filled gifts and all heavenly blessings.
–Saint Theophan the Recluse (1815-1894)
Embrace the crosses…
We must strive to embrace the crosses which God sends us with a willing, even joyful, heart.
–Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos (1819–1867)
Endurance of the cross…
The patient and humble endurance of the cross – whatever nature it may be – is the highest work we have to do.
–Saint Katherine Drexel (1858-1955)
The weight of the cross…
Continue to pray that God may console you when you feel the weight of the Cross is becoming too burdensome. Acting thus you are not doing anything against the Will of God, but are with the Son of God Who, in the garden, asked His father for some relief. But if it does not please Him to do this, be ready to say with Jesus, ‘Fiat!’
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
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