When we are spiritually free, we do not have to worry about what to say or do in unexpected, difficult circumstances. When we are not concerned about what others think of us or what we will get for what we do, the right words and actions will emerge from the center of our beings because the Spirit of God, who makes us children of God and sets us free, will speak and act through us.
–Henri Nouwen (1932–1996)
God has given different gifts for different people. There is no basis for feeling inferior to another who has a different gift. Once it is realized that we shall be judged by the gift we have received, rather than the gift we have not, one is completely delivered from a false sense of inferiority.
–Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
Your unhappiness is not due to your want of a fortune or high position or fame or sufficient vitamins. It is due not to a want of something outside of you, but to a want of something inside you. You were made for perfect happiness. No wonder everything short of God disappoints you.
–Blessed Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
If you want to be free of all the passions, practice self-control, love and prayer.
–Saint Thalassios the Libyan (6th-7th Centuries)
Totally love Him, Who gave Himself totally for your love.
–Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253)
From this arid night there first of all comes self-knowledge, whence, as from a foundation, rises this other knowledge of God.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
