Divine goodness…
Divine goodness not only does not reject the repentant soul, but always seeks to find even the obstinate.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
The Spirit comes gently and…
The Spirit comes gently and makes himself known by his fragrance. He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light. Rays of light and knowledge stream before him as he approaches. The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console.
–Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313-386)
God embraces the…
There is neither father nor mother nor son, nor any other person whatsoever, who can embrace the object beloved with so great a love as that wherewith God embraces the soul.
–Blessed Angela of Foligno (1248-1309)
Every abundant grace…
We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life. We know that he gives us every grace, every abundant grace; and though we are so weak of ourselves, this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty.
–Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821)
Our free will…
God never violates our free will. It is up to us whether we want to receive God’s grace or not. It is up to us whether we will cooperate with it or waste it.
–Saint Faustina (1905-1938)
Do not lose heart…
Do not lose heart, even if you should discover that you lack qualities necessary for the work to which you are called. He who called you will not desert you, but the moment you are in need he will stretch out his saving hand.
–Saint Angela Merici (1474-1540)
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