So great and outstanding a possession is the cross that he who wins it has won a treasure. Rightly could I call this treasure the fairest of all fair things and the costliest, in fact as well as in name, for on it and through it and for its sake the riches of salvation that[…]
Quotes
No one can harm the man who does himself no wrong (Saint John Chrysostom, Patriarch and Doctor, +407)
Because our expression is imperfect we need friendship to fill up the imperfections. (G.K. Chesterton)
To love God as He ought to be loved, we must be detached from all temporal love. We must love nothing but Him, or if we love anything else, we must love it only for His sake. (Saint Peter Claver, +1654)
If you ever feel distressed during your day — call upon our Lady — just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.’ I must admit — this prayer has never failed me. (Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do. (Saint Thomas Aquinas)
Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.” (Lucio, in Measure for Measure)
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. (Mother Saint Teresa of Calcutta, +1997)
the preacher must dip his pen into the blood of his heart; then he can also reach the ear of his neighbour (Pope Saint Gregory the Great, +604)
…a watchman always takes up his position on the heights so that he can see from a distance whatever approaches. Likewise whoever is appointed watchman to a people should live a life on the heights so that he can help them by taking a wide survey. (Saint Gregory the Great, +604)