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IN our action we must always choose the most perfect.
- Catechism on the Cardinal Virtues (Sp.)
IT is only the first step which is hard in the way of abnegation.
When we are once fairly entered upon it, all goes smoothly;
and when we have this virtue, we have every other.
- Mortification of the Cure d'Ars (M.)
RECEIVE, O my God, all my thoughts and all I am going to do
today, in union with all Thy bore out of love for me during Thy
life on earth.
- On the Sanctification of Daily Life (E.)
THE saints were only sanctified by their great care to follow the
inspirations God sent them.
- Eucharistic Mediation 25.
SOME people are very careful about the cleaning of their shoes,
but they think nothing of leaving their crucifix undusted.
- On the Instruction of Children (F.)
DO not be afraid of people saying that going to Mass on a weekday
is only for those who have nothing to do . . . Are you ashamed to
serve God for fear of being despised?
- Eucharistic Meditation 25.
WE ought to say to God: "I can do nothing of myself. I can only give
Thee my desire to love Thee. Here it is! O my God, uphold me and
do all Thyself."
- On the Lord's Prayer (C.)
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LET us go often to the foot of the Cross . . . We shall learn there what
God has done for us, and what we ought to do for Him.
- Sermon on the Cross.
THE more one prays the more one wishes to pray.
- Catechism Notes (J.)
ALMIGHTY God sends no trial without consolation.
- On Suffering (M.)
THE eyes of the world see no further than this life, as mine see no
further than this wall when the church door is shut. The eyes of the
Christian see deep into eternity.
- Catechism on the Holy Ghost (Sp.)
It is just those who have the least fear of God and His judgments in
their hearts that have nothing but pleasure in their heads.
- On Pleasure (M.)
OUR Lord always concealed anything which would bring honor
to Himself.
- Sermon on the Incarnation, II.
NEVER forget that it is at the beginning of each day that God has the
necessary grace for the day ready for us. He knows exactly what
opportunities we shall have to sin . . . and will give us everything
we need if we ask Him then. That is why the devil does all he can
to prevent us from saying our Morning Prayers or to make us say
them badly.
- On Morning Prayers (E.)