Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), Contemplation, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
When the soul has arrived at the attainment of the general light [contemplation]… she should not remain contented, because, as long as you are pilgrims in this life, you are capable of growth, and he who does not go forward, by that very fact, is turning back.
–Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
At creation God commanded plants to bear fruit, each according to its kind. (Genesis 1:11-12) In the same way, he commanded Christians, who are the living plants of his church (John 15:5), to produce fruits of devotion, each according to ability and state in life. It must be obvious that devotion ought to be practiced differently by the gentleman, the artist, the employee, the prince, the widow, the celibate, the spouse.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Ought you so soon to forget how He has cherished you or to believe that God would lightly withdraw affection He bestowed so fully? Why did He grant so many proofs of it, if not to make you trust Him? Be assured that He loves you, even if He does not show it at the present moment.
–Saint John of Ávila (1500-1569)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Retire into the secrecy of your own heart, and open it to receive what is wont to come from so powerful a Light. Beseech the same Lord that, as He has deigned to place Himself within your hands, He will give you the further grace to esteem and venerate and love Him as you should.
–Saint John of Avila (1500-1569)
Augustine (354-430), Love, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Love is itself the fulfillment of all our works. There is the goal; that is why we run: we run toward it, and once we reach it, in it we shall find rest.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
It is not by change of place that we can come nearer to Him who is in every place, but by the cultivation of pure desires and virtuous habits.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
