See how important is this union and concord. So, long for it, pursue it, embrace it, and hold on to it with all your strength. For I tell you, living all together, thus united in heart, you will be like a mighty fortress, or a tower impregnable against all adversities, persecutions, and deceits of the devil.
— Saint Angela Merici (1474-1540)
Not only are we all in the same boat, but we are all seasick.
— GK Chesterton (1874-1936)
You must strive with all possible care to please God in such a manner as neither to do nor behold anything, without first consulting Him, and in everything to seek Him alone and His glory.
— Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532-1617)
[N]one comes to contemplation save through penetrating meditation, holy conversation, and devout prayer.
–Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274)
A growing consciousness of sin is no certain sign of growing sinfulness; but, on the contrary, a probable sign of growing sanctification. As sinfulness grows, insensibility increases; as the soul is sanctified, its keen discernment of sin is strengthened and enlarged.
–H.E. Manning (1808-1892)
