Whatever the course of our lives, we should receive them as the highest gift from the hand of God, in which equally reposed the power to do nothing whatsoever for us. Indeed, we should accept misfortune not only in thanks, but in infinite gratitude to Providence, which by such means, detaches us from an excessive love for Earthly things and elevates our minds to the celestial and divine.
–Galileo (1564-1642)
The indifferent heart is like a ball of wax in God’s hands, ready to receive all the impressions of his eternal good pleasure. It is a heart without preference, equally ready for all things and having no other object for its will except the will of God.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
To the servant of God every place is the right place, and every time is the right time.
— Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
Affliction or consolation, health or sickness, is all one to a heart that loves. Since we wish only to please God, it should be enough for us that His Will is accomplished.
–Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690)
We are at Jesus’ disposal. If he wants you to be sick in bed, if he wants you to proclaim His work in the street, if he wants you to clean the toilets all day, that’s all right, everything is all right. We must say, “I belong to you. You can do whatever you like.” And this…is our strength, and this is the joy of the Lord.
–Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
