Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
The title of Mary as our mother is not merely symbolic. Mary is our mother in the most real and lofty sense, a sense which surpasses that of earthly maternity. She begot our life of grace for us because she offered up her entire being, body and soul, as the Mother of God. That is why an intimate bond exists between Mary and ourselves. She loves us, she knows us, she exerts herself to bring each one of us into the closest possible relationship with the Lord – that which we are above all supposed to be.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Grace, Meister Eckhart (1260-1328), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
It is one flash, the being-ready and the pouring in. Nature reaching her summit, God dispenses His grace: the instant the spirit is ready, God enters without hesitation or delay.
–Meister Eckhart (1260-1328)
Contemplation, Meister Eckhart (1260-1328), Page: Quotes, Prayer (how), Quote Author, Quote Topic
If God is to speak His word to the soul, it must be still and at peace. And then He will speak His word and give Himself to the soul, and not as a mere idea, apart from Himself.
–Meister Eckhart (1260-1328
Meister Eckhart (1260-1328), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Not one is so unprepared, unlearned, or uncouth that he could not become one with God. If he is ready to unite his will purely and unreservedly with the will of God, all he has to do is say, ‘Lord, show me Thy will and grant me the strength to fulfill it.’ and God does so with abundance.
–Meister Eckhart (1260-1328)
Love, Meister Eckhart (1260-1328), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
What keeps us alive, what allows us to endure? I think it is the hope of loving, or being loved. I heard a fable once about the sun going on a journey; to find its source, and how the moon wept without her lover’s warm gaze. We weep when light does not reach our hearts. We wither like fields if someone close does not rain their kindness upon us.
–Meister Eckhart (1260-1328)
Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), Page: Quotes, Quote Author
There are three ways for wisdom or prudence to abound in you: if you confess your sins, if you give thanks and praise, and if your speech is edifying.
–Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
