Believe me, do not be cast down or grieved at the small vexations by which it pleases our Lord to try your love and patience; but endeavor rather to conform your will to His, letting Him do with you according to His desire, which is, that you should remain peaceful and resigned in the midst of your difficulties.
–Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690)
All earthly delights are sweeter in expectation than in enjoyment; but all spiritual pleasures more in fruition than in expectation
–François Fénèlon (1651-1715)
No period of the Christian life is exempt from temptation. The temptations incident to the earlier stages are different from those incident to a later period, and are to be resisted in a different manner.
–François Fénèlon (1651-1715)
Example makes a much greater impression than words.
–Saint John Baptiste de la Salle (1651-1719)
How long has Jesus been knocking at the door of your heart, waiting to enter?
–Saint John Baptiste de la Salle (1651-1719)
I will often consider myself as an instrument which is of no use except in the hands of the Workman. Hence I must await the orders of Providence before acting and be careful to accomplish them when unknown.
–Saint John Baptiste de la Salle (1651-1719)
