I will often consider myself as an instrument which is of no use except in the hands of the Workman. Hence I must await the orders of Providence before acting and be careful to accomplish them when unknown.
–Saint John Baptiste de la Salle (1651-1719)
If a person shows a firm and persevering determination to serve God in the manner and place to which His divine majesty calls her, she gives the best proof we can have that she has a true vocation.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.
–Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641)
No matter what others say or do, even if the wicked succeed, do not be troubled: commit everything to God and put your trust in him.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
What a vast difference there is between knowing God and loving Him.
–Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
Reflect every day on the fact that He Who has granted you the morning has not promised the evening, and, should He grant this, He gives no assurance of the following morning. Spend each day, therefore, as if it were the last; cherish nothing but the will of God, for you will have to render a strict account for every moment.
–Lawrence Scupoli (1529-1610)
