No one ever gave themselves so perfectly or so absolutely to the Divine Majesty as Mary did. She was more perfectly obedient to the Word of God than any other creature. Moreover, she was more submissive than anyone else ever was. The one who gives all reserves nothing. But what, I ask you, does it mean to give all to God? It is not to reserve for oneself anything which may not be for God, not even one affection or desire
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
And if our wretchedness saddens us, if our ingratitude for God terrorizes us, if the memory of our faults hinders us from presenting ourselves to God our Father, let us then have recourse to Mary our Mother. She is all sweetness, mercy, goodness, and love for us because she is our Mother.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Say the Holy Rosary. Blessed be that monotony of Hail Mary’s which purifies the monotony of your sins!
–Saint Josemaría Escrivá (1902-1975)
Through the study of books one seeks God; by meditation one finds him.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
By suffering we are able to give something to God. The gift of pain, of suffering is a big thing and cannot be accomplished in Paradise.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Place all your trust in the heart of sweet Jesus……Never abandon your faith and renew it always. Faith has never abandoned any man, and far less so will it forsake a soul that yearns to love God.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
