Cheerfulness strengthens…
Cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life; wherefore the servant of God ought always to be in good spirits.
— Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Obtaining perseverance…
One of the most excellent means of obtaining perseverance is discretion; we must not wish to do everything at once, or become a saint in four days.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
The mind of the Scriptures…
It is not possible, I say not possible, ever to exhaust the mind of the Scriptures. It is a well which has no bottom.
— Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Prayer is the…
Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
The way of suffering…
The ultimate consolation: the way of suffering is the surest road to union with the Lord. The saving power of joyfully borne suffering is particularly necessary in our time.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Through sickness…
When you see your body wasted through sickness, do not murmur against God, but say: “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” You are accustomed to look upon your body as upon your own inalienable property, but that is quite wrong, because your body is God’s edifice.
— Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
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