Eucharist, Francis of Assisi (1181–1226), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
We ought to fast, and to abstain from all vice, and from all that will lead us into sin, as well as from extravagance and superfluity. We should often visit the churches, and venerate and reverence all ecclesiastics on account of their office, and because they distribute the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ, which they offer in sacrifice, receive themselves, and administer to others. And let everyone know and hold for certain that we cannot be saved except through the sacred Words and the Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which priests preach, announce, and distribute, and of which they are the sole ministers.
–Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
Contemplation, Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Finding God in all things
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Discipleship, Evangelization, Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Page: Quotes, Quote Author
If you want to be of use to others, begin by taking pains with yourself: the fire that is to enkindle others should be lighted at home.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Creation, Detachment, Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully. As a result, we ought to appreciate and use these gifts of God insofar as they help us toward our goal of loving service and union with God. But insofar as any created things hinder our progress toward our goal, we ought to let them go.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Church, Fulton Sheen (1895-1979), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
If I were not a Catholic, and were looking for the true Church in the world today, I would look for the one Church which did not get along well with the world; in other words, I would look for the Church which the world hates. My reason for doing this would be, that if Christ is in any one of the churches of the world today, He must still be hated as He was when He was on earth in the flesh. If you would find Christ today, then find the Church that does not get along with the world. Look for the Church that is hated by the world, as Christ was hated by the world. Look for the Church which is accused of being behind the times, as Our Lord was accused of being ignorant and never having learned. Look for the Church which men sneer at as socially inferior, as they sneered at Our Lord because He came from Nazareth. Look for the Church which is accused of having a devil, as Our Lord was accused of being possessed by Beelzebub, the Prince of Devils. Look for the Church which theworld rejects because it claims it is infallible, as Pilate rejected Christ because he called Himself the Truth. Look for the Church which amid the confusion of conflicting opinions, its members love as they love Christ, and respect its voice as the very voice of its Founder, and the suspicion will grow, that if the Church is unpopular with the spirit of the world, then it is unworldly, and if it is unworldly, it is other-worldly. Since it is other-worldly, it is infinitely loved and infinitely hated as was Christ Himself.
–Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
Eucharistic Adoration, John Vianney (1786-1859), Page: Quotes, Prayer (how), Quote Author, Quote Topic
We do not have to talk very much in order to pray well. We know that God is there in His holy tabernacle; let us open our hearts to Him; let us rejoice in His Presence: This is the best prayer.
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
