Anyone, therefore, who shall with simplicity of heart direct his intention to God and free himself from all inordinate love or dislike for any creature will be most fit to receive grace and will be worthy of the gift of devotion. For where the Lord finds the vessel empty He pours down His blessing.
— Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Friend, don’t give up your spiritual journey. You still have time. Why do you keep putting off your decision day after day? You can start immediately. You can say, “This is the moment to start moving. Now is the time to begin the fight and the change my ways.”
— Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer.
–Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
— Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
We should seek not so much to pray but to become prayer.
— Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
The journey is essential to the dream.
–Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226)
