Not for ourselves…
We are not made for ourselves alone, we are made for the good of all our fellow creatures.
–Saint Gregory Nazianzen (329-c. 391)
The working of mercy…
For, in truth, we shall see in Heaven for all eternity that though we have sinned grievously in this life, we were never hurt in God’s love, nor were we ever of less value in God’s sight. This falling is a test by which we shall have a high and marvelous knowing of love in God forever. That love [of God] is hard and marvelous that cannot and will not be broken for our trespasses. In love mercy allows us to fail somewhat, and in failing we fall, and in falling we die. Our failing is full of fear; our falling is marked by sin; our dying is sorrowful. Yet in all this the sweet eye of pity never departs from us and the working of mercy never ceases.
–Saint Julian of Norwich (1432-1420)
God will cleanse…
God will cleanse your sins if you yourself are dissatisfied with yourself and will keep on changing until you are perfect.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
When tempted…
When you are tempted, summon to your assistance the hope and thought that consolation will shortly follow, especially if by holy struggles you gradually overcome the struggles of despair.
— Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Listen much…
Speak little, listen much.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Go and set…
Go and set the whole world on fire.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
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