The goal of fasting…
The ultimate goal of fasting is to help each one of us to make a complete gift of self to God.
–Pope Benedict XVI (1927-
Pray patiently and steadfastly…
Stand patiently and pray steadfastly, brushing off the impacts of worldly cares and all thoughts; for they distract and worry you in order to disturb the impetus of your prayer.
— Saint Nilus of Sinai (d. 430)
Short and fleeting
Short and fleeting are the joys of this world’s pleasures which endeavors to turn aside from the path of life those who are called to eternity. The faithful and religious spirit, therefore, must desire the things which are heavenly, and being eager for the Divine promises, lift itself to the love of the incorruptible Good and the hope of the true Light.
— Saint Leo the Great (c. 400-461)
Prayer is more perfect…
Prayer is more perfect when it is interior, when a soul prays in the spirit of God. These are deep words, I know, but God can make even stones like me speak when he wishes. Let the immense Good rest in your soul. God in you and you in God. A divine work. I do not know how to say it, but God feeds on your spirit and your spirit feeds on the Spirit of God. My food is Christ and I am his.
–Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775)
None without suffering…
God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.
— Saint Augustine (354-430)
Love begins with…
Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a teardrop.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
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