Noticing others failings…
The sharper you are at noticing other people’s failings, the more apt will you be to overlook your own.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Penitence should include…
Penitence should include contrition of heart, confession of the lips, and satisfaction in act.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
The Holy Church…
And you may be certain of this–unless you really are more ignorant than anyone — that the arm of holy Church, though it may well be weak, is not broken. From its weakness this arm always emerges strengthened, as do those who stay close to it.
–Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
We have been called…
We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.
–Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
The elderly have…
The elderly have a rich storehouse of memories, and inner landscape to explore: times lost in idleness, opportunities well used, a fulfilling career, children grown up and suffering gone through with dignity and courage.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Our desire be exercised…
God wills that our desire should be exercised in prayer, that we may be able to receive what He is prepared to give.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
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