Would you like to be the plaything Of this Child so fair and sweet? Would you, dear one! like to please Him? Then lie humbly at His feet. If He chooses to caress you, If He lifts you to His breast, Yes, if He seems tired of you, Count yourself…
I cannot believe that one who has approached so near to Mercy Himself, Who has shown the soul what it really is and all that God has pardoned it, would not instantly and most willingly forgive, and be at peace, and remain well-affected towards anyone who has injured her. -St.…
Charity enlightens where selfishness makes one blind; it widens where selfishness narrows; it is joyful where selfishness is miserable. -Bl. Pere Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, OCD
In our difficulties we should rather accept them than desire to be freed from them; it is the acceptance that delivers us. – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible. – St. Teresa of Avila
Oh, humility, humility! I know not why, but I am always tempted to think that persons who complain so much of aridities must be a little wanting in this virtue. However, I am not speaking of severe interior sufferings, which are far worse than a want of devotion. -St. Teresa…
In times of aridity when I am incapable of praying, of practicing virtue, I seek little opportunities, mere trifles, to give pleasure to Jesus; for instance a smile, a pleasant word when inclined to be silent and to show weariness. If I find no opportunities, I at least tell Him…
Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him. -St. John of the Cross
My life begins anew each morning and ends each evening; beyond that I have no plans or intentions; that is, it may be part of one’s daily duties to plan ahead, but one must never worry about the next day. -St. Teresa Benedicta
Don’t be terrified by the new life that is opening up to you, for being a child of Mary, she will cover you with her mantle. -St. Teresa de los Andes