God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve him in this life and be happy with him forever. God’s purpose in creating us is to draw forth from us a response of love and service here on earth, so that we may attain our goal of everlasting happiness with him in heaven.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
The man of prayer must not be cast down in aridity, nor elated when he receives consolation. In dryness let him remember the graces he has enjoyed; and when he feels sensible devotion, let him consider it an alms given him gratis by God.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
What a happiness it is to be with God, no one knowing what passes between God and the heart but God Himself and the adoring heart.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Little by little, let us leave behind us affections for the low things of earth and aspire to the happiness that has been prepared for us.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
It is a good prayer, and a good method of keeping one’s self in the presence of God, to wait upon his will and good pleasure.
–Saint Francis de Sales, (1567-1622)
Do not be anxious about what may happen tomorrow. The same Eternal Father who takes care of you today will take care of you tomorrow, and every day of your life. He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside all useless thoughts, all vain dreads and all anxious imaginations.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
