Such is the power of this sacrament: it is a sacrament of new life which begins here and now with the forgiveness of all past sins, and will be brought to completion in the resurrection of the dead.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
We should be displeased with ourselves when we commit sin, for sin is displeasing to God. Sinful though we are, let us at least be like God in this, that we are displeased at what displeases him.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
We must do all that lies in our power; we must give without counting the cost; we must constantly renounce ourselves. In one word, we must prove our love by all the good works we can perform; but, since all that we can do is very little, it is of the greatest importance that we put our confidence in Him who alone sanctifies those works and that we recognize that we are indeed useless servants, hoping that the good Lord will give us through grace all that we desire.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love – and only love. Love can do all things.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
The very moment God sees us fully convinced of our nothingness, He reaches out His hand to us.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
There is one thing only to do here below: to love Jesus, to win souls for Him so that He may be loved.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
