Some torment themselves in seeking means to discover the art of loving God, and do not know – poor creatures – that there is no art or means of loving Him but to love those who love Him – that is, to begin to practice those thing which are pleasing to Him.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
God always gives a greater blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is humility. For as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does he know how to defend himself from it.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
Do not think that you have a right to complain when your prayers are not answered. God fulfills your desires in a manner that you do not know.
–Saint Nektarios of Aegina (1846-1920)
Put up all your cares to God. He cares for you. Do not become faint-hearted, and do not distress yourselves. He who searches out the hidden depths of a man’s soul, knows your desires too, and has the power to fulfil them as he knows. For your part, ask of God, and do not lose your courage. Do not think that, since the longing you have is holy, you have a right to complain, when your prayers are not heard. God fulfils your longings in a way that you do not know. So be at peace then, and call upon God.
–Saint Nektarios of Aegina (1846-1920)
We ought to respect the image of God in everyone. It is there.
–Blessed Rhaphaela Mary de Porras (1850-1925)
