In the same boat…
Not only are we all in the same boat, but we are all seasick.
— GK Chesterton (1874-1936)
Strive to please God…
You must strive with all possible care to please God in such a manner as neither to do nor behold anything, without first consulting Him, and in everything to seek Him alone and His glory.
— Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532-1617)
The appearance of God…
The appearance of God is ineffable and indescribable, and cannot be seen by eyes of flesh. For in glory He is incomprehensible, in greatness unfathomable, in height inconceivable, in power incomparable, in wisdom unrivaled, in goodness inimitable, in kindness unutterable.
— Saint Theophilus of Antioch (Second Century)
None comes to contemplation…
[N]one comes to contemplation save through penetrating meditation, holy conversation, and devout prayer.
–Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274)
A growing consciousness of sin…
A growing consciousness of sin is no certain sign of growing sinfulness; but, on the contrary, a probable sign of growing sanctification. As sinfulness grows, insensibility increases; as the soul is sanctified, its keen discernment of sin is strengthened and enlarged.
–H.E. Manning (1808-1892)
A soul united…
A soul united to Jesus is a living smile which radiates Him and which gives Him.
— Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906)
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