This is the true spirituality, which is valid for all times and for everybody. We cannot become truly good in a better, more marvelous, and yet easier way than by the simple use of the means offered us by God, the unique director of souls. It is the ready acceptance of all that comes to us at each moment of our lives.
— Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
We will be humble as we are obedient, and as obedient as we are humble.
–Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
Every evil, harm and suffering in this life comes from the love of riches.
–Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
Prayer reveals to souls the vanity of earthly goods and pleasures. It fills them with light, strength and consolation; and gives them a foretaste of the calm bliss of our heavenly home.
— Saint Rose of Viterbo (c. 1233-1251)
Do not be satisfied with little things, because God wants great things.
–Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
If you think of the name ‘Jesus’ continually and cling to it devotedly, then it will cleanse you from sin and set your heart aflame; it will enlighten your soul, remove turbulence, and eliminate lethargy; it will give the wound of love and fill the soul to overflowing with love; it will chase off the devil and eliminate terror, open heaven, and create a mystic.
— Richard Rolle (c. 1300-1349)
