03-29-2021, 01:24 PM
QUOTES OF VARIOUS SAINTS
“God in His omnipotence could not give more, in His wisdom He knew not how to give more, in His riches He had not more to give, than the Eucharist. - St. Augustine (354-430)
“Under the influence of fear, we bear the Cross of Christ with patience. Under the more inspiring influence of hope, we carry the Cross with a firm and valiant heart. But under the consuming power of love, we embrace the Cross with ardor.” - St. Bernard (1090-1153)
“The gates of Heaven will open to all who confide in the protection of Mary.”
- St. Bonaventure (1221-1274)
“The suffering of adversity does not degrade you but exalts you. Human tribulation teaches you; it does not destroy you. The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater will be our joy in the future.
- St. Isidore of Seville (d. 636)
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“If I love Mary, I am certain of perseverance, and shall obtain whatever I wish from God.”
- St. John Berchmans (1599-1621)
“Purity means that we put on the likeness of God, as far as is humanly possible.”
- St. John Climatus (d. 649)
“One just soul can obtain pardon for a thousand sinners.”
- St. Margaret Mary Aloque (1647-1690)
“Good example is the most efficacious apostolate. You must be as lighted lanterns and shine like brilliant chandeliers among men. By your good example and your words, animate others to know and love God.”
- St. Mary Joseph Rosello (1811-1880)
“Take the holy crucifix in your hands, kiss its wounds with great love, and ask Him to preach you a sermon. Listen to what the thorns, the nails, and that Divine Blood say to you. Oh, what it sermon!”
- St. Paul of the Cross (1694-1775)
“Is there anything that a generous heart would not willingly suffer on contemplating Jesus crucified?”
- St. Raphaela Mary (1850-1925)
“The devil strains every nerve to secure the souls which belong to Christ. We should not grudge our toil in wresting them from Satan, and giving them back to God.” - St. Sebastian (d. 288)
“Before prayer, endeavor to realize whose presence you are approaching, and to whom you are about to speak. We can never fully understand how we ought to behave towards God, before whom the angels tremble.” – St. Theresa of Avila (1515-1582)
“True charity consists in putting up with all one’s neighbor’s faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897)