In time of desolation one should never make a change, but stand firm and consistent in the resolutions and decisions that guided one the days before the desolation, or to the decision which one observed in the preceding time of consolation. For just as the good spirit guides and rejoices us in consolation, so in desolation it is the evil spirit which guides and counsels.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
A rough and unshapen log has no idea that it can be made into a statue that will be considered a masterpiece, but the carver sees what can be done with it. So many seem to know scarcely anything of the Christian life and do not understand that God can mould them into saints, until they put themselves into the hands of that almighty Artisan.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Open your ears to the voices of nature, and you will hear them in concert inviting you to the love of God.
— Blessed Louis de Granada (1505-1588)
One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.
–Saint Joan of Arc (1412-1431)
Prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
If we pray to the Lord to forgive us, we ourselves must be forgiving; we are all under the eyes of our Lord.
— Saint Polycarp (Second Century)
