Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity. Enter again into yourself.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
It is Our Lady who is working in me in these days, trying to awaken in me, bring out new worlds to light, draw me into her Christ Who is the center of all. And she does this when I go to her.
–Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
Eternity is the everlasting Now.
–Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361)
Peace is born of humility…If we knew ourselves well, rather than being flabbergasted to find ourselves on the ground, we would wonder how we manage to remain standing.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Friends love each other despite their faults and flaws. Just as a gold miner separates the precious metal from the earth or sand, so friends must sort for the best in each other and treasure it.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
