Go elsewhere…
If a monk sets himself to do good but lacks the strength to do it in the place where he is, let him not think that if he were to go elsewhere, he would have the strength to accomplish it.
–The Desert Fathers (and Mothers)
The Blessed Sacrament…
The Blessed Sacrament is the first and supreme object of our worship. We must preserve in the depths of our hearts a constant and uninterrupted, profound adoration of this precious pledge of Divine Love.”
–Saint Mary Euphrasia Pelletier (1796-1868)
Stretches of darkness…
If anyone tells you that the life of prayer is one uninterrupted experience of being happy with Jesus, do not follow him. He is not a safe guide. Those who follow the Lamb know that there are stretches of darkness and loneliness and perplexity along the way, and they know that Jesus himself went that way.
–Lesslie Newbigin (1909-1998)
Turning away from impurity…
Be extremely prompt in turning away from all that leads and lures to impurity, for this evil… by small beginnings, progresses to great mischief. It is always easier to avoid than to cure this.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Practice every virtue…
Therefore, be constant in practicing every virtue, and especially in imitating the patience of our dear Jesus, for this is the summit of pure love. Live in such a way that all may know that you bear outwardly as well as inwardly the image of Christ crucified, the model of all gentleness and mercy. For if a man is united inwardly with the Son of the living God, he also bears his likeness outwardly by his continual practice of heroic goodness, and especially through a patience reinforced by courage, which does not complain either secretly or in public. Conceal yourselves in Jesus crucified, and hope for nothing except that all men be thoroughly converted to his will.
–Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775)
End and means…
One must be firm and unchanging with regard to the end but gentle and humble as to the means.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
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