Love seeks only the good of the other, It does not measure, does not worry about expense, does not set up barriers but gives joyfully, expecting nothing in return. It surmounts meanness, pettiness, resentment and the narrow-mindedness that humans harbor in their hearts. – paraphrased from the words of Popr Benedict XVI
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“Our prayer is not heard because we ask badly, without trust in God or lacking humility and perseverance.” (Saint Augustine)
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“Were I worthy of such a favor from my God, I would ask that He would grant to me this one miracle, that by His grace He would make of me a good man.” St. Ansgar
God does not ask much of you. But remembering Him, praising Him, asking for His grace, offering Him your troubles, or thanking Him for what He has given you will console you all the time. – Brother Lawrence
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“Therefore, arming yourselves with gentleness, renew yourselves in faith, which is the Flesh of the Lord, and in charity, which is the Blood of Jesus Christ. Hold nothing against your neighbor.” – St Ignatius of Antioch
“Do not fear any external enemy, conquer yourself; then, you will triumph over the whole world.” – Saint Augustine
“It is better to be a Christian without saying it, than to say it without being one.” – Ignatius of Antioch
You’re bored? That’s because you keep your senses awake and your soul asleep.” ― Josemaria Escriva
“I am displeased when a soul yields to vain terrors… Most dear to Me is the soul that strongly believes in My goodness and has complete trust in Me.” – Jesus Christ to Saint Faustina (Diary, 453).
