The Bread that we need each day to grow in eternal life, makes of our will a docile instrument of the Divine Will; sets the Kingdom of God within us; gives us pure lips, and a pure heart with which to glorify his holy name.
— Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
To erect a structure of holiness… one must dig deep and build high, must descend into the depth of the dark night of one’s own nothingness in order to be raised up high into the sunlight of divine love and compassion.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes from within our power.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Stretch forth your hand towards God as an infant towards its father to be conducted by Him.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
We can never attain to perfection while we have an affection for any imperfection.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
