Quiet Moment

Christ tells us that if we are to join him, we shall travel the way he took. It is surely not right that the Son of God should go his way on the path of shame while the sons of men walk the way of worldly honor. — St. John of Ávila

Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for, without being seen, they are present with you. — St. Francis de Sales

Humility is the virtue that requires the greatest amount of effort. — St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

Nothing conquers except truth: the victory of truth is charity. — St. Augustine

Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life, which is short and has to be lived by you alone; and there is only one Glory, which is eternal. If you do this, there will be many…

It is by the path of love, which is charity, that God draws near to man, and man to God. — St. Albert the Great

For he that loves God with his whole heart neither fears death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell; because perfect love gives secure access to God. — Thomas à Kempis

Prayer is powerful! It fills the earth with mercy, it makes the divine clemency pass from generation to generation; right along the course of the centuries wonderful works have been achieved through prayer. — St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Please God, I will give my life for the holy union, for the supremacy of Peter and of the Holy Father, his successor. … Lord, grant me the grace to shed my blood for the unity of the Church and in behalf of obedience to the Holy See. — St.…

Lord, if your people need me, I will not refuse the work. Your will be done.  — St. Martin of Tours