First of all, do everything you can to avoid offending God, but if unfortunately you should commit sin, do not let the devil prevail upon you to not confess it. Remember that the confessor is a father who is eager to do all he can for you and [to] protect you from all possible harm.
–Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)
Cease troubling about these fears, then, sisters; and never pay heed to such matters of popular opinion. This is no time for believing everyone; believe only those whom you see modeling their lives on the life of Christ. Endeavor always to have a good conscience; practice humility; despise all worldly things; and believe firmly in the teaching of our Holy Mother Church.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
What a pity it is that, through we are on earth simply to prepare for Heaven, we hardly ever speak of it. How we waste our life and our energies!
–Saint Raphael Kalinowski (1835-1907)
Do everything calmly and peacefully. Do as much as you can as well as you can. Strive to see God in all things without exception, and consent to His will joyously. Do everything for God, uniting yourself to him in word and deed. Walk very simply with the Cross of the Lord and be at peace with yourself.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, not even if your whole world seems upset. If you find that you have wandered away from the shelter of God, lead your heart back to Him quietly and simply.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
