Read the works…
It is very useful for those who minister the Word of God to give themselves up to prayer, to read the works of authors who’s names begin with “S”, such as St. Augustine, St. Bernard, etc.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
In visiting the sick…
In order the better to gain souls, in visiting the sick, we ought to imagine that what we do for the sick man we are doing for Christ Himself; we shall thus perform this work of mercy with more love and greater spiritual profit.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Patience and persistence…
Humble patience, tirelessness and persistence in prayer conquer the unconquerable God and incline Him to mercy.
–Lawrence Scupoli (1529-1610)
Peace and stillness of soul…
Watch yourself with all diligence, lest the enemy steals near and robs you, depriving you of this great treasure, which is inner peace and stillness of soul.
–Lawrence Scupoli (1529-1610)
Total surrender to the will of God…
Total surrender to the will of God actually is sacrificing oneself as a burnt offering to God. The proof of this state is dying to oneself, – to one’s own opinions, wishes and feelings or tastes, in order to live by Divine intellect, in conformity with the Divine will and in partaking of God.
–Lawrence Scupoli (1529-1610)
Cherish nothing but…
Reflect every day on the fact that He Who has granted you the morning has not promised the evening, and, should He grant this, He gives no assurance of the following morning. Spend each day, therefore, as if it were the last; cherish nothing but the will of God, for you will have to render a strict account for every moment.
–Lawrence Scupoli (1529-1610)
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