In prayer one must hold fast and never let go, because the one who gives up loses all. If it seems that no one is listening to you, then cry out even louder. If you are driven out of one door, go back in by the other.
–Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641)
[W]e must be as satisfied to be powerless, idle and still before God, and dried up and barren when He permits it, as to be full of life, enjoying His presence with ease and devotion. The whole matter of our union with God consists in being content either way.
–Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641)
If we patiently accept through love all that God allows to happen, then we will begin to taste even here on earth something of the delights the saints experience in heaven. But for this we must serve God willingly and lovingly, seeking to obey the Divine Will rather than to follow our own inclinations and desires. For the perfection of love demands that we desire for ourselves only whatever God wills. Let us implore the good God unceasingly to grant us this grace!
–Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641)
As to be holy is nothing else than to will what God wills, so to be wise is nothing else than to judge of things as God judges of them.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
No matter what others say or do, even if the wicked succeed, do not be troubled: commit everything to God and put your trust in him.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
Free your mind from all that troubles you; God will take care of things. You will be unable to make haste in this (choice) without, so to speak, grieving the heart of God, because he sees that you do not honor him sufficiently with holy trust. Trust in him, I beg you, and you will have the fulfillment of what your heart desires.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
