If we approach with faith, we too will see Jesus… for the Eucharistic table takes the place of the crib. Here the Body of the Lord is present, wrapped not in swaddling clothes but in the rays of the Holy Spirit.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
It is not that we keep His commandments first, and that then He
loves; but that He loves us, and then we keep His commandments. This is that grace, which is revealed to the humble, but hidden from the proud.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Do everything calmly and peacefully. Do as much as you can as well as you can. Strive to see God in all things without exception, and consent to His will joyously. Do everything for God, uniting yourself to him in word and deed. Walk very simply with the Cross of the Lord and be at peace with yourself.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, not even if your whole world seems upset. If you find that you have wandered away from the shelter of God, lead your heart back to Him quietly and simply.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
By interior recollection we retire into God, or draw God within ourselves. But when and where can we have recourse to it? At all times, and in all places.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Go on joyfully and with your heart as open and widely trustful as possible; and if you cannot always be joyful at least be brave and confident.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
