When praying, I firmly believe
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
When you pray that your sins may be forgiven, strengthen yourself always by faith, and trust in God’s mercy… What are your sins in comparison to God’s mercy, whatever they be, if only you truly repent of them?
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
As long as you receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament every morning, you must consider yourself extremely fortunate.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Serene in our faith and tranquil in our soul, let us pray and continue to pray, because intense and fervent prayer pierces the heavens and is backed up by a Divine guarantee.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Spiritual poverty consists in esteeming oneself as though not existing, and God alone as existing; in honoring His words above everything in the world, and in not sparing anything to fulfill them, even ones own life; in considering God’s Will in everything, both for ourselves and others, entirely renouncing our own will.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908))
What is the point of fasting and prayer? Why must we work so hard? They cleanse us from sin, they lead to spiritual peace, to union with God, to sonship, to boldness before God. There are truly important reasons for fasting and confessing from the bottom of one’s heart. Immeasurable rewards will be given for conscientious labor.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
