John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
[E]very tree each summer unfailingly puts forth at least one shoot of considerable size, and unfailingly grows in height and dimension. It seems as though every tree tries each year to advance by the strength that God has given it; therefore, say to yourself, ‘I, too, must each day, each year, absolutely grow higher and higher morally, better and better, more and more perfect; must advance on the road to the Kingdom of Heaven, or to the Father which is in Heaven, through the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Spirit dwelling and working within me.’
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
What darkness, what madness, what sickness, what a terrible, deadly power is sin!
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
The principal characteristic of this present, temporal life is temptation.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
Death, John Vianney (1786-1859), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
We must say many prayers for the souls of the faithful departed, for one must be so pure to enter heaven.
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Eucharist, John Vianney (1786-1859), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Spiritual (life)
The soul hungers for God, and nothing but God can satiate it. Therefore He came to dwell on earth and assumed a Body in order that this Body might become the Food for our souls.
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Eucharistic Adoration, John Vianney (1786-1859), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
When we are before the Blessed Sacrament, let us open our heart; our good God will open His. We shall go to him; He will come to us… It will be like a breath from one to the Other.
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
