We too are called to withdraw at certain intervals into deeper silence… to be alone with Him …to dwell lovingly in His presence, silent, empty, expectant, and motionless. We cannot find God in noise or agitation.
–Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
Our glory and our hope— We are the Body of Christ. Christ loves us and espouses us as His own flesh. Isn’t that enough for us? But we do not really believe it. No! Be content, be content. We are the Body of Christ. We have found Him, He has found us. We are in Him, He is in us. There is nothing further to look for, except for the deepening of this life we already possess. Be content.
–Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
Is there life before death? – that is the question.
–Anthony de Mello (1931-1987)
Everything that happens to us is in some way or other is a call from God — to grow, to change, to see things differently, and to undergo conversion.
–Jacques Philippe (1947-
The life of prayer is not static. It develops in stages and makes progress — progress that is not always in a straight line but sometimes even seems to fall back.
–Jacques Philippe (1947-
Our days are numbered. Every stroke of the clock reminds us to seek Him Who created time and Himself stands above the measure of time. He alone is able to pluck us out from the ravaging torrent of time… Every stroke of the clock tells us: Be watchful! You now have one hour less until you must cross the threshold into life after death which knows neither days nor hours. Do not be seduced by the momentary sweetness of sin which vanishes like a dream, leaving the soul empty, ailing, anguishing; it steals away precious time and ruins it forever. Do not waste time in useless occupations or idleness. Every one of you has a God-given talent to put to use.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
