Evangelization, Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Be as gentle always as possible; and remember that you will catch more flies with a spoonful of honey than with a hundred barrels of vinegar. Such is the nature of the human mind; it rebels against severity, but gentleness renders it amenable to everything. A soft word appeases anger, as water extinguishes fire. No soul so ungrateful, but kindness can make it bear fruit. To speak truths sweetly is to throw burning coals, or rather roses, into a person’s face. How can anyone be angry with another who fights him with pearls and diamonds?
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Eucharistic Adoration, Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
To withdraw from creatures and repose with Jesus in the Tabernacle is my delight; there I can hide myself and seek rest. There I find a life which I cannot describe, a joy which I cannot make others comprehend, a peace such as is found only under the hospitable roof of our best Friend.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Eucharist, Julian of Norwich (1342-1416), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
A mother feeds her child with her milk, but our beloved mother Jesus feeds us with himself. In tender courtesy he gives us the Blessed Sacrament, the most treasured food of life.
–Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Evangelization, Francis of Assisi (1181–1226), Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.
–Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
Augustine (354-430), Page: Quotes, Quote Author
Where I found truth, there found I my God, who is the truth itself.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
