Blessed poverty…
What kind of poverty, then, is blessed? The kind that is not in love with earthly things and does not seek worldly riches: the kind that longs to be filled with the blessings of heaven.
— Saint Leo the Great (c. 400-461)
The will of God…
After knowing the will of God in regard to a work which we undertake, we should continue courageously, however difficult it may be. We should follow it to the end with as much constancy as the obstacles we encounter are great.
— Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
Love and feel compassion…
We should love and feel compassion for those who unjustly oppose us, since they harm themselves and do us good, for they adorn us with crowns of everlasting glory.
— Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria (1502-1539)
Holiness is for everyone…
Holiness is not perfection according to human criteria; it is not reserved for a small number of exceptional persons. It is for everyone; it is the Lord who brings us to holiness, when we are willing to collaborate in the salvation of the world for the glory of God, despite our sin and our sometimes rebellious temperament.
–Saint John Paul (1920-2005)
Speaking to our Lord sincerely…
Follow your own way of speaking to our Lord sincerely, lovingly, confidently, and simply, as your heart dictates.
–Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641)
Lose yourself on the Cross…
Leave it all to Him, let go of yourself, lose yourself on the Cross, and you will find yourself entirely.
–Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
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