Trials are sent…
Trials are sent to some so as to take away past sins, to others so as to eradicate sins now being committed, and to yet others so as to forestall sins which may be committed in the future.
–Saint Maximos the Confessor (580-662)
Establish our hearts…
Sometimes we are unduly excited when things go well, and at other times we are too alarmed when things go badly. . . We ought to establish our hearts firmly in God’s strength, and struggle, as best we can, to place all of our hope and confidence in the Lord so that we shall be like him, as far as it is possible, even in his unchanging rest and stability.
–Blessed Jordan of Saxony (c. 1190-1237)
Whatever troubles you…
Whatever troubles may be before you, accept them bravely, remembering Whom you are trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let charity guide you all your life. God will reward you as only He can.
–Saint Mary MacKillop (1842-1909)
Learn the path…
It is a lesson we all need – to let alone the things that do not concern us. He has other ways for others to follow Him; all do not go by the same path. It is for each of us to learn the path by which He requires us to follow Him, and to follow Him in that path.
–Saint Katharine Drexel (1858-1955)
Mary was perfectly…
No one ever gave themselves so perfectly or so absolutely to the Divine Majesty as Mary did. She was more perfectly obedient to the Word of God than any other creature. Moreover, she was more submissive than anyone else ever was. The one who gives all reserves nothing. But what, I ask you, does it mean to give all to God? It is not to reserve for oneself anything which may not be for God, not even one affection or desire
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Books and meditation…
Through the study of books one seeks God; by meditation one finds him.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
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