Spiritual childhood is the fundamental attitude of a disciple; it is the result of mature faith; it means self-surrender to the will of God; it is the joyful confidence of a small child. This childlike spirit disturbs human logic and stands in opposition to temptations of pride and domination that are at the root of evil and oppression in our world.
–Little Sister Magdeleine (1898–1989)
I will glory not because I am righteous but because I am redeemed; I will glory not because I am free from sins but because my sins are forgiven me. I will not glory because I have done good nor because someone has done good to me but because Christ is my advocate with the Father and because the blood of Christ has been shed for me.
–Saint Ambrose of Milan (339-397)
Do not suppose that you will have to offer God no more than you have planned; you will have to give Him much more. He rewards good works by sending us an opportunity for greater ones.
–Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
The patient and humble endurance of the cross – whatever nature it may be – is the highest work we have to do.
–Saint Katherine Drexel (1858-1955)
Let all our employment be to know God: the more one knows Him, the more one desires to know Him. And as knowledge is commonly the measure of love, the deeper and more extensive our knowledge shall be, the greater will be our love: and if our love of God were great we should love Him equally in pains and pleasures.
–Brother Lawrence (1614-1691)
We should blush for shame to show so much resentment at what is done or said against us, knowing that so many injuries and affronts have been offered to our Redeemer and the saints.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
