Find some suitable time…
Every one should find some suitable time, day or night, to sink into his depths, each according to his own fashion. Not every one is able to engage in contemplative prayer.
— Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361)
Kneeling is helpful…
At the time of darkness, more than anything else kneeling is helpful.
— Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
In times of affliction…
In times of affliction, unceasingly call out to the merciful God in prayer. The unceasing invocation of the name of God in prayer is a treatment for the soul which kills not only the passions, but even their very operation. As a doctor finds the necessary medicine, and it works in such a way that the sick person does not understand, in just the same way the name of God, when you call upon it, kills all the passions, although we don’t know how this happens.
— Saint Barsanuphius the Great (Sixth Century)
Make you a saint…
Ask Jesus to make you a saint. After all, only He can do that. Go to confession regularly and to Communion as often as you can.
— Saint Dominic Savio (1842-I857)
To become saints…
God’s invitation to become saints is for all, not just a few. Sanctity therefore must be accessible to all. In what does it consist? In a lot of activity? No. In doing extraordinary things? No, this could not be for everybody and at all times. Therefore, sanctity consists in doing good, and in doing this good in whatever condition and place God has placed us. Nothing more, nothing outside of this.
— Blessed Louis Tezza (1841-1923)
Become a saint…
Make up your mind to become a saint.
— Saint Mary Mazzarello (1837-1881)
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