Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Struggle (with Sin)
Without temptations, it is not possible to learn the wisdom of the Spirit. It is not possible that Divine love be strengthened in your soul. Before temptations, a man prays to God as a stranger. When temptations are allowed to come by the love of God, and he does not give in to them, then he stands before God as a sincere friend. For in fulfilling the will of God, he has made war on the enemy of God and conquered him.
–Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Fulton Sheen (1895-1979), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
The more saintly we become, the less conscious we are being holy. A child is cute so long as he does not know that he is cute. As soon as he thinks he is, he turns into a brat. True goodness is unconscious.
–Blessed Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Spiritual (life), Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
These are the few ways we can practice humility:
- To speak as little as possible of one’s self.
- To mind one’s own business.
- Not to want to manage other people’s affairs.
- To avoid curiosity.
- To accept contradictions and correction cheerfully.
- To pass over the mistakes of others.
- To accept insults and injuries.
- To accept being slighted, forgotten and disliked.
- To be kind and gentle even under provocation.
- Never to stand on one’s dignity.
- To choose always the hardest.
–Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
Without patience, we will learn less in life. We will see less. We will feel less. We will hear less. Ironically, rush and more usually mean less.
–Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
Love (others), Page: Quotes, Spiritual (life)
If we keep remembering the wrongs which men have done us, we destroy the power of the remembrance of God.
–Saint Macarius the Great (295-392)
Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Spiritual (life)
Imitate God. Remember God is all good, and don’t let yourself indulge in pride, envy, schisms, and other sins that fight against the spirit. These lead to decadence. Instead, be like newborn babies. Be people of integrity. Never be duplicitous. Why? Remember that the Lord said in Leviticus to His loyal friends that they were to be holy because He was holy. The Lord has blessed you for many years. He’s shown you treasure hidden in a field, and you’ve enjoyed it for such a long time. With your joy you bought God’s priceless treasure, the best pearls and gems. Remember that—without a doubt—if you respect these jewels as you should, they’ll always stand before the face of God, praying for you and begging for the salvation of your body and soul.
–Elisabeth of Schönau (1129-1165)
