When the time had come for him to be born, he went forth like the bridegroom from his bridal chamber, embracing his bride, holding her in his arms, whom the gracious Mother laid in a manger among some animals that were there at that time. Men sang songs and angels…
I understood the great blessing there is in not paying attention to what doesn’t bring us closer to God. -St. Teresa of Avila
I have always desired to become a saint, but in comparing myself with the saints I have always felt that I am as far removed from them as a grain of sand, trampled underfoot by the passer-by is from the mountain whose summit is lost in the clouds. -St. Therese
Though the path is plain and smooth for people of good will, those who walk it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty if they do not have good feet, courage, and tenacity of spirit. – St. John of the Cross
Let us confidently place all preoccupation about the future in the hands of God and let us allow Him to guide us like a child. After that we may be sure that we will not be able to take the wrong road. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Not observing the imperfections of others, preserving silence and a continual communion with God will eradicate great imperfections from the soul and make it the possessor of great virtues. – St. John of the Cross
Sacrifice and renunciation of our will are needed to come to complete union with Our Lord. -St. Teresa de los Andes
In my opinion we shall never completely know ourselves if we don’t strive to know God. By gazing at His grandeur, we get in touch with our own lowliness; by looking at His purity, we shall see our own filth; by pondering His humility, we shall see how far we…
As for what concerns our relations with our fellow men, the anguish in our neighbor’s soul must break all precept. All that we do is a means to an end, but love is an end in itself, because God is love. – St. Teresa Benedicta
The meek are those who know how to suffer their neighbor and themselves. – St. John of the Cross