Page: Quotes, Philip Neri (1515-1595), Repentance
When the profligate returned after going to a foreign country and finding out by experience what a great sin it is to leave the father’s house, the father did not remember past injuries but welcomed him with open arms. Why? Because he was a father and not a judge. And there were dances and festivities and banquets and the whole house was full of joy and gladness. Are you asking: “Is this what he gets for his wickedness?” Not for his wickedness, but for his return home; not for sin, but for repentance; not for evil, but for being converted.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
John Chrysostom (347-407), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Fasting is the change of every part of our life, because the sacrifice of the fast is not the abstinence but the distancing from sins. Therefore, whoever limits the fast to the deprivation of food, he is the one who, in reality, abhors and ridicules the fast. Are you fasting? Show me your fast with your works. Which works? If you see someone who is poor, show him mercy. If you see an enemy, reconcile with him. If you see a friend who is becoming successful, do not be jealous of him! If you see a beautiful woman on the street, pass her by.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Charity, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
When one man helps another by word or deed, let them both recognize in this the grace of God.
–Saint Mark the Ascetic (Fifth Century)
Charity, Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Extend your mercy to others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping.
–Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)
Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Suffering
When it is all over you will not regret having suffered; rather you will regret having suffered so little, and suffered that little so badly.
–Saint Sebastian Valfre (c. 1629-1710)
Page: Quotes, Struggle (with Sin)
One man speaks the truth and is hated for it by the foolish; another speaks hypocritically and for this reason is loved. But in both cases their reward is not long delayed, for at the appropriate moment the Lord renders to each his due.
–Saint Cosmas Aitolos (c. 1714 – 1779)
