Charity, Love (others), Page: Quotes
We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.
— Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Page: Quotes
Ever let mercy outweigh all else in you. Let our compassion be a mirror where we may see in ourselves that likeness and that true image which belong to the Divine nature and Divine essence. A heart hard and unmerciful will never be pure.
— Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Cross, Page: Quotes
Let us go to the foot of the Cross, and there complain — if we have the courage.
— Saint Madeline Sophie Barat (1779-1865)
Page: Quotes
The world promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.
— Pope Benedict XVI (1927-
Discipleship, Page: Quotes
From this day, from this hour, from this minute, let us strive to love God, above all, and fulfill his holy will.
— Saint Herman of Alaska (1756-1836)
Page: Quotes, Sainthood
I would rather die than do a thing which I know to be a sin or against the will of God.
— Saint Joan of Arc (1412-1431)
