Fulton Sheen (1895-1979), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
If you do not worship God, you worship something, and nine times out of ten it will be yourself. You have a duty to worship God, not because He will be imperfect and unhappy if you do not, but because you will be imperfect and unhappy.
–Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Grace, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
You may be wrong when you say that being religious is difficult. The truth is there is only one thing required of you: total faithfulness to God. This devotion can become part of your life in active and passive ways. You are actively loyal to God when you keep his commandments. Passive loyalty is a loving acceptance of whatever God sends you every moment of every day. God does not require of us more than we can deliver. Could anything be fairer or more sensible? He will not push you beyond your strength and capacity.
— Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Grace, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
The mysterious growth of Jesus Christ in our heart is the accomplishment of God’s purpose, the fruit of his grace and divine will.
— Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
If we seek paradise outside ourselves, we cannot have paradise in our hearts.
–Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Wait with blazing desire, deep humility, and much eagerness. If you learn to wait, you’ll surely receive our King, who comes to us humble and meek, and seated on a donkey. O endless love! You confound human pride. We see You, the King of kings, approaching humbly, seated on a beast, disgracefully rejected. Let those who seek worldly honor and glory think on this and blush for shame.
— Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
