The Christian is one who…
The Christian is one who imitates Christ in thought, word and deed, as far as is possible for human beings, believing rightly and blamelessly in the Holy Trinity.
–Saint John Climacus (c. 525-606)
Maintain a spirit of peace…
Maintain a spirit of peace and you will save a thousand souls.
–Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1754-1833)
Resigned to God’s will…
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)
Turn away from all…
Turn away from all that you will so soon be forced to leave; set not your heart on anything so transitory.
–Saint John of Ávila (1500-1569)
All things have an end…
When we hear people talk of riches, honors and amusements of the world, let us remember that all things have an end, and let us then say: ‘My God, I wish for You alone and nothing more.’”
–Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
Attach ourselves to God…
Let us attach ourselves to God alone, and turn our eyes and our hopes to Him.
–Saint Madeline Sophie Barat (1779-1865)
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