Perhaps I should clarify the word mystic. By mystic I mean any conscious union of God with humans, initiated and sustained by God; it is an experience which we cannot make, earn, or be responsible for. You cannot initiate or sustain it yourself.
–Armand M. Nigro, S.J. (1928-
When we once begin to form good resolutions, God gives us every opportunity of carrying them out.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
They seek not beyond what is necessary, they admire not the beauty of the body, they are not grieved at the loss of worldly wealth, therefore does the Savior say that theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
You envy the opportunity of the woman who touched the vestments of Jesus, of the sinful woman who washed His feet with her tears, of the women of Galilee who had the happiness of following Him in His pilgrimages, of the Apostles and disciples who conversed with Him familiarly, of the people of the time who listened to the words of grace and salvation which came forth from His lips. You call happy those who saw Him…But, come to the altar and you will see Him, you will touch Him, you will give to Him holy kisses, you will wash Him with your tears, you will carry Him within you like Mary Most Holy.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)
Why speed to the heavenly heights and the lowest parts of the earth searching for Him who is with us if we wish to be with Him?
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
A man may lose the good things of this life against his will; but if he loses the eternal blessings, he does so with his own consent.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
