Grace, Julian of Norwich (1342-1416), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
He kindles our understanding, he prepares our ways, he eases our conscience, he comforts our soul, he lightens our heart, and gives us, in part, a knowing and loving in his blessed, blissful godhead, with the gracious mentality of his sweet manhood and his blessed passion, and with a courteous marveling at his noble, surpassing goodness. He makes us love all that he loves for his love, and be well satisfied with him and with all his works.
–Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
The path of virtue is painful to nature when left to itself; but nature, assisted by grace, finds it easy and agreeable.
–Blessed Louis de Granada (1505-1588)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
All through our life Christ is calling us. He called us first in Baptism; but afterwards also; whether we obey his voice or not, he graciously calls us still. If we fall from our Baptism, he calls us to repent; if we are striving to fulfill our calling, he calls us on from grace to grace, and from holiness to holiness, while life is given us. Abraham was called from his home, Peter from his nets, Matthew from his office, Elisha from his farm, Nathanael from his retreat; we are all in course of calling, on and on, from one thing to another, having no resting-place, but mounting towards our eternal rest, and obeying one command only to have another put upon us. He calls us again and again, in order to justify us again and again,—and again and again, and more and more, to sanctify and glorify us.
–Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
God will not stop anyone coming to drink his living water. Neither does he insist that some travel one way to and others another. God’s mercy is great, but he forces no one to drink. He gives us the ability to follow and to drink in ways. Numerous stream flow from this abundant spring. Some are large and some are small. There are wading pools for faithful children. We will never lack the water we need to quench our thirst. Push on. The only reason you’re here is to keep striving. It is better to die than to miss this water. The Lord may keep you a little thirsty through this life, but you need not fear that he will fail to give you what you need. Let us never fail him.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Abandonment (of self), Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
I am not always faithful, but I never get discouraged. I abandon myself into the arms of Jesus and there I find again all that I have lost and much more besides.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father’s love – difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul’s miseries, her burdens, her needs – everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness. Everything is a grace because everything is God’s gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events – to the heart that loves, all is well.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
