Abandonment (of self), Discipleship, Page: Quotes
We must now speak of the renunciations, of which tradition and the authority of Holy Scripture show us three, and which every one of us ought with the utmost zeal to make complete: The first is that by which as far as the body is concerned we make light of all the wealth and goods of this world; The second, that by which we reject the fashions and vices and former affections of soul and flesh; The third, that by which we detach our soul from all present and visible things, and contemplate only things to come, and set our heart on what is invisible.
–Saint John Cassian (c. 360-435)
Abandonment (of self), Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
To be dead with Christ, is to hate and turn from sin; and to live with Him, is to have our hearts and minds turned towards God and Heaven.
–Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
Abandonment (of self), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Throw yourself into God’s arms. He will carry you when the road is rough.
–Saint John Baptiste de la Salle (1651-1719)
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All of us who are human beings are in the image of God. But to be in his likeness belongs only to those who by great love have attached their freedom to God.
–Saint Diadochus of Photike (c. 400 – c. 486)
Abandonment (of self), Detachment, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
A soul who is really resigned to God’s will does not become attached to any created thing because he sees clearly that all things are nothing except God.
–Blessed Henry Susone (c. 1295-1366)
Abandonment (of self), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
And because they have abandoned themselves to God in doing, in leaving undone, and in suffering, they have steadfast peace and inward joy, consolation and savor, of which the world cannot partake; neither any dissembler, nor the man who seeks and means himself more than the glory of God.
— Blessed John Ruysbroeck (1293-1381)
