Whatever cross we have to bear…
Let us go forth eagerly, sure that whatever cross we have to bear will not be without Christ, and that his aid… will always be with us.
— Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Seek peace and…
If you seek peace and tranquillity, you will certainly not find them so long as you have a cause of disturbance and turmoil within yourself.
— Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Reform yourself…
If a man wants to reform the world, either by reason of the authority of his position or the duty of his office, he must begin with himself.
— Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
If we did not fall…
It is necessary for us to fall. If we did not fall, we would have the wrong idea about ourselves.
— Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1420)
Characteristics required in prayer…
Seven characteristics are required in prayers. Prayer should be faithful, in accordance with the scripture: “Whatever you pray for, believe that you already have it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24) then prayer should be pure, after the example of Abraham, who drove the birds away from his sacrifice. (Genesis 15:11) Third, it should be just. Fourth, it should be heartfelt, since “the heartfelt prayer of a just person works very powerfully.” (James 5:16) fifth, it should be humble. Sixth, it should be fervent (these last two characteristics you see in the mustard seed.) And seventh, it should be devout.
— Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
Reasons for loving God…
There are two reasons for loving God. First, there is no one more worthy of your love. Second, no one can return more in response to your love.
— Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
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