A truly humble person never believes that he can be wronged in anything. Truly, we ought to be shamed to resent whatever is said or done against us; for it is the greatest shame in the world to see that our Creator bears so many insults from His creatures, and that we resent even a little word that is contradictory.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
You can advance farther in grace in one hour during this time of affliction than in many days during a time of consolation.
–Saint John Eudes (1601-1689)
He is the Light of the world; therefore in Him, by Him, and for Him we shall be enlightened and illuminated; He is the Tree of Life, beneath the shadow of which we must find rest; He is the Living Fountain of Jacob’s well, wherein we may wash away every stain.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Surely if God’s goodness is so great that in one instant we can obtain pardon and grace, how can we tell that he who was a sinner yesterday is the same today? Yesterday must not judge today, nor today yesterday; it is the last day that will give the final verdict.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Our Lord doesn’t want you to think about your progress or about improvement in any way whatever; but to receive and use faithfully the occasions of serving Him and of practicing the virtues at every moment without worrying long reflections, either on the past or the future.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
The stillness of prayer is the most essential condition for fruitful action. Before all else, the disciple kneels down.
–Saint Gianna Molla (1922-1962)
