Page: Quotes, Prayer (what), Prayer (why), Quote Topic
In mental prayer, the soul is purified from its sins, nourished with charity, confirmed in faith, and strengthened in hope; the mind expands, the affectiond dilate, the heart is purified, truth becomes evident; temptation is conquered, sadness dispelled; the senses are renovated; the drooping powers revive; tepidity ceases; the rust of vices disappears. Out of mental prayer issue forth, like living sparks, thode desires of heaven which the soul conceives when inflamed with the fire of divine love. Sublime is the excellence of mental prayer, great are its privileges; to mental prayer heaven is opened; to mental prayer heavenly secrets are manifested and the ear of God is ever attentive.
–Saint Peter of Alcantara (1499-1562)
Love, Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
One outcome of deep love of our Lord is a perfect charity toward our neighbor, which grows as our love for God increases, making its possessor as much at one with his brothers and sisters, as if they were members of the same body.
–Saint John of Avila (1500-1569)
Love (simple acts), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Be great in little things.
–Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552)
Detachment, Page: Quotes, Philip Neri (1515-1595), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
If we find nothing in the world to please us, we ought to be pleased by this very not finding anything to please us.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
John of the Cross (1542-1591), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Each of us is called to cultivate an inner garden in which the Divine Word may grow and flourish.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
John of the Cross (1542-1591), Love, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Where there is no love, put love — and you will find love.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
