When you proclaim peace by your words, you must carry an even greater peace in your hearts. Let no one be provoked to anger by you, or be scandalized, but let your gentleness encourage all to peace, good will and mutual love.
— Saint Francis of Assisi (1181 – 1226)
In God’s service…
It is not fitting, when one is in God’s service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look.
— Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
We must suffer…
Whether we will or no, we must suffer. There are some who suffer like the good thief, and others like the bad thief.
— Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Prayer enlarges hearts…
My children, your hearts are small, but prayer enlarges them and renders them capable of loving God.
— Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
The true servants…
The true servants of God endure life and desire death.
— Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Do not fear death…
No, my children, I do not fear death; on the contrary, I desire it so that I may be united forever with my God.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)