It is madness…
It is madness for a Christian to be envious. In Christ we have all received infinitely great blessings.
— Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
God is marvelous…
God… is marvelous in all His works, but still more marvelous in His mercies.
— Saint John of Avila (1500 – 1569)
God pours down blessing…
Anyone, therefore, who shall with simplicity of heart direct his intention to God and free himself from all inordinate love or dislike for any creature will be most fit to receive grace and will be worthy of the gift of devotion. For where the Lord finds the vessel empty He pours down His blessing.
— Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Unless you turn to God…
Wherever you are and wherever you go, you are miserable unless you turn to God. So why be dismayed when things do not happen as you wish and desire? No – neither I, nor you,nor anyone else on earth. There is no one in the world, be they Pope or Monarch, who does not suffer trial and anguish.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Great tranquility of…
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Faithfulness to God…
You may be wrong when you say that being religious is difficult. The truth is there is only one thing required of you: total faithfulness to God. This devotion can become part of your life in active and passive ways. You are actively loyal to God when you keep his commandments. Passive loyalty is a loving acceptance of whatever God sends you every moment of every day. God does not require of us more than we can deliver. Could anything be fairer or more sensible? He will not push you beyond your strength and capacity.
— Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
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