Death, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
If we were to keep the imminence of our death in mind, we would never be overcome by sin: lust which is fleeting would not reign over us; we would never harbor anger against another human being; we would not love the possessions which pass away; and we would forgive every person who offended us. Therefore, beloved, let’s be zealous in carrying out the work we have committed ourselves to, and let’s travel to the end of the road on which we have begun our journey.
–Saint Athanasius the Great (c. 296-373)
Adversity, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Suffering
The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater is our assurance in the next; the more sorrow in the present, the greater will be our joy in the future.
–Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560-636)
Adversity, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Just as wax that has not been warmed or softened cannot take the [imprint of the] seal set upon it, neither can the person acquire the strength of Christ unless he has been tried by bouts of toil and sickness.
–The Desert Fathers (and Mothers)
Evangelization, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Act in a way that all those who come in contact with you will go away joyful. Sow happiness about you because you have received much from God.
–Saint Faustina (1905-1938)
Confession, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Repentance
God will not deny His mercy to anyone. Heaven and earth may change, but God’s mercy will never be exhausted.
–Saint Faustina (1905-1938)
Death, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Death is not an ending, but a transition, and-this journey through time having been completed-a passage into eternity. Who would not hasten to better things?
–Saint Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200-258)
