Quote for the Day

[Shin]

'There is nothing sweeter and milder, and at the same time stronger and more efficacious than the gentle unction of the burning charity of this lovable Heart, to convert the most hardened souls and to penetrate the most unfeeling hearts.'

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

[Shin]

'If you wish to find the way that leads to life, look for it in the Way who says, "I am the way, the door, the truth and the life" (John 10:7; 14:6), and there you will find it. Only let your search be diligent and painstaking, for "few there are that find it" (Matt. 7:14) and if you are not among the few you will find yourself with the many.'

St. Maximos the Confessor

[Shin]

'When the devil again tempts you to sin, telling you that God is merciful, remember that the Lord showeth mercy to them that fear Him, but not to them who despise Him.'

St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

[Shin]

'Blessed the one who with understanding has loved weeping and with compunction rained tears upon the ground, like fair pearls before the Lord.'

St. Ephrem of Syria

[Shin]

'A wise man pays careful attention to himself, and by freely choosing to suffer escapes the suffering that comes unsought.'

St. Thalassios the Libyan

[Shin]

'You ought to forget yourself in God; let your spirit fall, as a drop of water, into that immense ocean of charity, to repose there and receive the divine communications, without losing sight of your nothingness. We learn all things in this divine solitude; we learn more things in this interior school by being silent than by talking. St. Mary Magdalen out of love fell at the feet of Jesus; there she was silent, she listened, she loved, she lost herself in love.'

St. Paul of the Cross

[Shin]

'You should bring to your praise worthy exercises a holy fervor, because you will feel, even in this life, its good effects, not only in perfecting your souls, but also in the peace of mind you will possess.'

St. Ignatius of Loyola

[Shin]

'It is better to live uncertain of salvation, and meanwhile devote one's self to the service of God and the salvation of souls, than to die at once, with the certainty of entering into everlasting glory.'

St. Ignatius of Loyola

[Shin]

'The best time to approach the mysteries is determined by the purity of a man's conscience and not by his observance of suitable seasons.'

St. John Chrysostom

[Shin]

'To accept an affliction for God's sake is a genuine act of holiness; for true love is tested by adversities.'

St. Mark the Ascetic

[Shin]

'For the rest, brethren, whatsoever is true, whatsoever is modest, whatsoever is just, whatsoever is pure, whatsoever is amiable, whatsoever is gracious, if there is any virtue, if there is any discipline worthy of praise, think on these.'

Philippians 4:8

[Shin]

'Gratitude for graces received is a most efficacious means of obtaining new ones.'

St. Vincent de Paul

[Shin]

'I ought to burn of love for God out of gratitude for the kindness that He has shown me.'

St. Paul of the Cross

[Shin]

'In raising human nature to heaven by His ascension, Christ has given us the hope of arriving thither ourselves.'

St. Thomas Aquinas

[Shin]

'Come, Thou, bread of angels and satisfy the cravings of my soul; come, Thou, glowing furnace of charity, and inflame my soul with the fires of divine love; come, Shepherd divine, and guide me; come, Eternal father, my hope, my life, my joy, and source of all my happiness; come, Thou dearest object of all my aspirations; come, Thou comforter of the sorrowful, light supernal of the soul; come, Thou, who art the solace and refreshment of the weary; come to me, O Thou, for whom the nations prayed, and for whom the patriarchs sighed! come to me, O Thou, the desired of ages, joy of angels, glory of the heavens, supreme delight of the saints! come to me, for I yearn for Thee; come to me, for Thou hast transpierced me with the arrows of Thy love; come, delay not, for my heart waxes faint, and I feel that I cannot exist without Thee; come, O Jesus, I beseech Thee, come.'

St. Leonard of Port Maurice

[Shin]

'If you want with a few words to benefit one who is eager to learn, speak to him about prayer, right faith, and the patient acceptance of what comes. For all else that is good is found through these.'

St. Mark the Ascetic