Without a good conscience…
Rain cannot fall without a cloud, and we cannot please God without a good conscience.
–Saint Mark the Ascetic (Fifth Century)
The will of God…
After knowing the will of God in regard to a work which we undertake, we should continue courageously, however difficult it may be. We should follow it to the end with as much constancy as the obstacles we encounter are great.
— Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
To love God above all things…
God does not command us to live in hair shirts and chains, or to chastise our flesh with scourges, but to love Him above all things and our neighbor as ourselves.
–Saint Charles of Sezze (1630-1770)
In Christ you…
Start being brave about everything. Drive out darkness and spread light. Don’ look at your weaknesses. Realize instead that in Christ crucified you can do everything.
–Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
If we were true Christians…
There would be no need for sermons if our lives were shining; there would be no need for words if we bore witness with our deeds; there would be no more pagans if we were true Christians.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
A stranger and pilgrim…
You have here no lasting home. You are a stranger and a pilgrim wherever you may be, and you shall have no rest until you are wholly united with Christ.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
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