There are moments when I think of the severity of Jesus and I start to worry; then I begin to think of His tenderness and I am consoled. It would be impossible for me not to abandon myself to this sweetness, this happiness.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Endeavor to walk in the presence of God, in the ways I taught you and which you know. Guard yourselves against anxiety and worries, because there is nothing worse in the way of perfection than agitations, worries and anxieties of soul.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Live each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. So climb slowly, enjoying each passing moment; and then the view from the summit will serve a more rewarding climax for your journey.
–Blessed Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
Take neither great nor little notice of who is with you or against you, and try always to please God. Ask him that his will be done in you. Love him intensely, as he deserves to be loved.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
If we don’t see Christ in the person we rub elbows with every moment, that is because our faith is tepid and our love imperfect.
–Saint Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga (1901-1952)
To arrive at God, we must ascend, but the paradox that I emphasize lies in this: that the secret of ascending is to descend…In the spiritual life, souls humble themselves with more or less effort, yet ever retaining the conviction that they must become little.
–Luis M. Martinez (1881-1956)
