Contemplation, Page: Quotes, Prayer (what), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Such is the difference between the two kinds of prayer. The water running through the aqueducts resembles sensible devotion, which is obtained by meditation. We gain it by our thoughts, by meditating on created things, and by the labour of our minds. In short, it is the result of our endeavors, and so makes the commotion I spoke of, while profiting the soul. The other fountain, like divine consolations, receives the water from the source itself, which signifies God.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Charity, Love (simple acts), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Have a love that goes with special preference towards the humble and the poor, remembering that it is directly to Jesus that the smallest act of kindness and love is addressed when it is done to the least among his brothers and sisters. Welcome them with respect and love, be all the more considerate towards them, for they are the suffering members of Jesus’ body.
–Blessed Charles De Foucauld (1858-1916)
Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
He does much who does little but does well what he has to do.
–Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Sainthood
The Saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared the joy with others.
–Pope Francis (1936-
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Holiness is a gift from Jesus to his Church… There is not one path for becoming holy… The first rule of sanctity: It is necessary that Christ grows, and we become less.
–Pope Francis (1936-
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Repentance, Sainthood
The saints were people like all of us. Many of them came out of great sins, but by repentance they attained the Kingdom of Heaven. And everyone who comes there comes through repentance, which the merciful Lord has given us through His sufferings.
–Saint Silouan the Athonite (1866-1938)
