Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Love (simple acts), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Little daily acts of charity, a headache, toothache or cold, the ill humor of a husband or wife, this contempt or that scorn, the loss of a pair of gloves, a ring or a handkerchief, the little inconveniences incurred by going to bed early and getting up early to pray or attend Mass, the little feelings of self-consciousness that comes with performing good deeds in public – in short, all such little things as these when accepted and embraced with love are highly pleasing to God’s mercy. For a single cup of water God has promised to his faithful people a sea of endless bliss.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Page: Quotes, Philip Neri (1515-1595), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
When God intends to grant a man any particular virtue, it is His way to let him be tempted to the opposite vice.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Detachment, Evangelization, Page: Quotes, Philip Neri (1515-1595), Quote Author, Quote Topic
Give me ten truly detached men. and I will convert the world with them.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Charity, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
If we stop to think how great is the mercy of God, we would never cease doing all the good we can, for while we on our side, for love of him, give to the poor what he gives us he promises us a hundred fold in Heavenly glory.
–Saint John of God (1495-1550)
Charity, John of the Cross (1542-1591), Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
If we look forward to receiving God’s mercy, we can never fail to do good so long as we have the strength. For if we share with the poor, out of love for God, whatever he has given to us, we shall receive according to his promise a hundredfold in eternal happiness. What a fine profit, what a blessed reward! With outstretched arms he begs us to turn toward him, to weep for our sins, and to become the servants of love, first for ourselves, then for our neighbors.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
John of the Cross (1542-1591), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Suffering
Dear souls that seek to walk in security and comfort in spiritual things: If you knew just how necessary it is to suffer and to endure in order to reach such a lofty state of security and consolation… then you would in no way seek consolation, either from God or from creatures, but would rather bear the cross and, having embraced it, would desire to drink pure vinegar and gall, and would count this a great happiness.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
