Respond to God…
Before all else, the Gospel invites us to respond to the God of love who saves us, to see God in others and to go forth from ourselves to seek the good of others.
–Pope Francis (1936-
A tiny spark burns…
If a tiny spark of God’s love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out. Keep the stove tightly shut so that it will not lose its heat and grow cold. In other words, avoid distractions as well as you can. Stay quiet with God. Do not spend your time in useless chatter.
–Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584)
Determined determination…
We must have a determined determination to never give up prayer.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Find peace within…
What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Difficult to pray…
Since we find it difficult to pray because our souls are hard and dry and devotionless, then let us do as the parched earth does which yawns open and in a manner cries out for the rain. A humble recognition of our need is often more eloquent to the ears of God that many prayers.
–Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621)
Everyone must do…
Everyone — whether kings, nobles, tradesmen, or peasants — must do all things for the glory of God and under the inspiration of Christ’s example.
–Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572)
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