St. Bernard of Clairvaux
We “wander in a circle, longing after something to gratify (our) yearnings, yet madly rejecting that which alone can bring (us) to (the) desired end”
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Saint Quote
Stuff
“possess and love nothing that your are not ready to give up at the first sign” – Words of Our Lord to Sr. Josefa Menendez
Stuff
“possess and love nothing that your are not ready to give up at the first sign” – Words of Our Lord to Sr. Josefa Menendez
Priorities
“Never mind the drink. One Communion more and then eternity.” – St Elizabeth Seton (on her deathbed)
Eucharist
The presence of Christ’s true body and blood in this sacrament cannot be detected by the senses or by reason, but by faith alone, which rests upon Divine authority. Hence, on Luke-22:19 , Cyril says, “Do not doubt whether this is true, but take rather the Savior’s words on trust, because being the Truth, he
Eucharist
“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.” – St. Maximilian Kolbe
Evil Purpose
“For almighty God. . ., because he is supremely good, would never allow any evil whatsoever to exist in his works if He were not so all-powerful and good as to cause good to emerge from evil itself.” – St. Augusinte
Mother Teresa
“Give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in His love than in your own weakness.”
Mother Teresa
The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace.”