I saw that He was a man, even though He was God; that He wasn’t surprised by human weaknesses; that He understands our miserable make-up, subject to many falls on account of the first sin which He came to repair. I can speak with Him as with a friend, even…
Be very attentive to His voice, and remember that when He thus takes His place in a heart, it is to dwell there alone and apart. You understand what I mean…I am not referring to the religious life, which is the great break with the world, but to that detachment,…
Let yourself be loved…without fearing that any obstacle will be a hindrance to it…This love can rebuild what you have undone. -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Delight in the world’s good things at the very most can only tire the appetite and spoil the palate; and so, not for all of sweetness will I ever lose myself, but for I-don’t-know-what which is so gladly found. – St. John of the Cross
In spite of all her wisdom she (Mary) asked the angel: How can this be? But after he answered. The Holy Spirit will come upon you; the power of the Most High will overshadow you, she engaged in no further discussion. As one who had such great faith and wisdom,…
What is the sacrifice? What is the Cross but heaven when Jesus Christ is on it? Give Him your will in such a way that you can no longer say “I want this,” but I desire what He desires. -St. Teresa de los Andes
Some of these beginners, too, make little of their faults, and at other times become over-sad when they see themselves fall into them, thinking themselves to have been saints already; and thus they become angry and impatient with themselves, which is another imperfection. – St. John of the Cross
For the sake of Jesus we took His cross, and for His sake let us persevere in it. – St. Therese
God created us in His image. What does the divine image in the human being mean? Briefly summarized, the answer may be found in the words of the Lord: ‘You shall be perfect as your Father in Heaven.’ I want to point out that the divine image is set forth…
Live in faith and hope even though you are in darkness, for in this darkness God enfolds the soul. Cast your cares upon God, for you are His, and He will never forget you. -St. John of the Cross