Wicked companions…
Nothing can be more dangerous than keeping wicked companions. They communicate the infection of their vices to all who associate with them.
–Saint John Baptiste de la Salle (1651-1719)
Turn to Jesus…
Let us turn to Jesus! He alone is the way that leads to eternal happiness, the truth who satisfies the deepest longings of every heart, and the life who brings ever new joy and hope, to us and to our world.
— Pope Benedict XVI (1927-
Blessed stillness gives birth…
Blessed stillness gives birth to blessed children: self-control, love and pure prayer.
— Saint Thalassios the Libyan (6th-7th Centuries)
The conscientious reader…
The conscientious reader will be more concerned to carry out what he has read than merely to acquire knowledge of it. In reading we aim at knowing, but we must put into practice what we have learned in our course of study.
–Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560-636)
Read good books…
Read good and useful books, and abstain from reading those that only gratify curiosity.
— Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
Maintain a spirit of peace…
Maintain a spirit of peace and you will save a thousand souls.
–Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1754-1833)
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