Good ceases to be good…
That which is good ceases to be good if it be not done in a good way.
–Saint Gregory Nazianzen (329-c. 391)
Obedience is a virtue…
Obedience is a virtue of so excellent a nature, that Our Lord was pleased to mark its observance upon the whole course of His life; thus He often says, He did not come to do His Own will, but that of His Heavenly Father.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Obedience is a…
Obedience is a consecration of the heart, chastity of the body, and poverty of all worldly goods to the Love and Service of God. Blessed indeed are the obedient, for God will never permit them to go astray.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Affection for obedience…
Naturally we all have an inclination to command, and a great aversion to obey; and yet it is certain that it is more for our good to obey than to command; hence perfect souls have always had a great affection for obedience, and have found all their joy and comfort in it.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
The goodness we possess…
All the goodness we possess is lent to us, and God considers it his own work. God and his work is God.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
Voiding of desires…
No man of himself can succeed in voiding himself of all his desires in order to come to God.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
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