Carefully ponder….
We should not trust every word we hear or every feeling in our hearts; rather, we should bring such matters before God and carefully ponder them at our leisure.
–Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471)
Consult someone who…
Instead of following your own notions, consult someone who is wise and conscientious, and seek to be guided by one who is better than you.
–Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471)
True riches are…
The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the heights of real honor, strive to reach the kingdom of Heaven. If you value rank and renown, hasten to be enrolled in the heavenly court of the Angels.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)
Willingly embracing the Cross and…
In uniting yourself to God’s will, you take on new life and gather great courage, willingly embracing the cross and kissing His hand even when it chastises you, a hand that reaches out to you in love and has no other intention but your greater spiritual well-being.
–Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775)
Cultivate one desire…
Even the holiest desires, whether they refer to the salvation of souls or the needs of the Church, which are very great, should be consumed in the fire of the love of God, whence they proceed, and await God’s time for their fulfilment. Meanwhile cultivate one only desire, the most perfect of all; that is, to please God more and more, and to nourish yourself with His will.
–Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775)
Lose the wealth…
Our greatest gain is to lose the wealth that is of such brief duration and, by comparison with eternal things, of such little worth; yet we get upset about it and our gain turns to loss.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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