Quietly in the presence…
Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how.
–Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
Persevere in coming to church…
Persons who live in the world should persevere in coming to church to hear sermons, and remember to read spiritual books, especially the Lives of the Saints.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Disaffected to things…
To make ourselves disaffected to the things of the world, it is a good thing to think seriously of the end of them, saying to ourselves, “And then? And then?”
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Surrender your heart…
Surrender of the heart to God includes every possible way of obedience to God, because it means giving up one’s very being to God’s good pleasure. Since this surrender is effected by unalloyed love, it includes in its embrace every kind of operation his good pleasure may bring to pass…. and to stand ready to do his will at all times. What God requires of the soul is the essence of self-surrender. The free gifts he asks from us are self-denial, obedience, and love. The rest is his business.
–Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
Put our trust in God…
Let us acknowledge that we are incapable of becoming holy by our own efforts, and put our trust in God, who would not have taken away our ability to walk unless he was to carry us in his arms.
–Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
If you truly seek…
If you truly seek this treasure, this kingdom where God alone reigns, you will find it. Your heart, if it is totally surrendered to God, is itself this treasure, that very kingdom you long for and are seeking.
–Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
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