One who has God…
He who has God lacks nothing, though he has nought else.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Sloth and lukewarmness…
In your good works and holy exercises, avoid all sloth and lukewarmness as your worst enemy.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Humility and charity…
Humility and charity are the two master-chords: one, the lowest; the other, the highest; all the others are dependent on them.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Gently recall your mind when…
Gently recall your mind when it wanders . . . unceasingly gather up again your scattered spirit. Turn your inward eye once more towards Him . . . persevere with an unconquered heart.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Those who really love God…
Those who really love God love all good, seek all good, help forward all good, praise all good, and invariably join forces with good people and help and defend them. They love only truth and things worthy of love.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Sending us an opportunity…
Do not suppose that you will have to offer God no more than you have planned; you will have to give Him much more. He rewards good works by sending us an opportunity for greater ones.
–Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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