It is not fitting, when one is in God’s service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look.
— Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
We must suffer…
Whether we will or no, we must suffer. There are some who suffer like the good thief, and others like the bad thief.
— Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Prayer enlarges hearts…
My children, your hearts are small, but prayer enlarges them and renders them capable of loving God.
— Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
The true servants…
The true servants of God endure life and desire death.
— Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Do not fear death…
No, my children, I do not fear death; on the contrary, I desire it so that I may be united forever with my God.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Death is nothing…
Death is nothing else but going home to God the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.
–Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)