But above all preserve peace of heart. This is more valuable than any treasure. In order to preserve it there is nothing more useful than renouncing your own will and substituting for it the will of the divine heart. In this way his will can carry out for us whatever contributes to his glory, and we will be happy to be his subjects and to trust entirely in him.
–Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647- 1690)
It is needful also to make use of tradition, for not everything can be gotten from sacred Scripture. The holy apostles handed down some things in the scriptures, other things in tradition.
–Saint Epiphanius of Salamis (c. 315-403)
If you are faithful to do the Will of God in time, yours shall be accomplished throughout eternity.
–Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647- 1690)
God is truly worshiped when someone actually gives full attention to God with feelings of awe, love, devotion, respect, and wonder. Such a moment is genuine worship.
–Guigo I (c. 1083-1136)
Be humble in this life, that God may raise you up in the next. Be truly moderate and do not punish or condemn anyone immoderately. Be gentle so that you may never oppose justice. Be honorable so that you may never voluntarily bring disgrace upon anyone. Be chaste so that you may avoid all the foulness of lust like the pangs of death.
–Saint Stephen of Hungary (967-1038)
The great method of prayer is to have none. If in going to prayer one can form in oneself a pure capacity for receiving the spirit of God, that will suffice for all method.
–Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641)
