Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
Above all, we must be especially alert against the beginnings of temptation, for the enemy is more easily conquered if he is refused admittance to the mind and is met beyond the threshold when he knocks. Someone has said very aptly: “Resist the beginnings; remedies come too late, when by long delay the evil has gained strength.” First, a mere thought comes to mind, then strong imagination, followed by pleasure, evil delight, and consent. Thus, because he is not resisted in the beginning, Satan gains full entry. And the longer a man delays in resisting, so much the weaker does he become each day, while the strength of the enemy grows against him.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Prayer (answered), Quote Topic
God often gives in one brief moment that which He has for a long time denied.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Death, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
There is need of living well, but there is even more need of dying well. A good death is everything, especially today where people think only of things and enjoyment here on earth, rejecting eternity.
–Blessed Louis Guanella (1842-1915)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
We are becoming as we go.
–Joan Chittester (1936-
Discipleship, Jerome (c. 340-420), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Instead of speaking saintly words we must act them.
–Saint Jerome (c. 340-420)
Discipleship, Evangelization, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Remember, God does not pay us for results, but for effort.
–Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)
