Detachment, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Jesus does not want us to be attached to possessions, to human honors, to creatures. He asks humility. But His love and His generosity make this detachment less difficult and less cruel to our nature. Nothing else matters to me anymore, nothing has any value for me but Jesus, no place, no thing, no person, no idea, no feeling, no honor, no suffering, nothing that can turn me away from Jesus. For me, Jesus Himself is my honor, my delight, my heart, my spirit, He whom I love, what I love, my home Heaven here on earth. Jesus is my treasure and my love and Jesus crucified is my only happiness.
–Saint Bernadette (1844-1879)
Detachment, Evangelization, Page: Quotes, Philip Neri (1515-1595), Quote Author, Quote Topic
Give me ten truly detached men. and I will convert the world with them.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
Acceptance, Detachment, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
My beloved child, let us praise God in everything because all that happens is for our own good. Try to fulfill your duties the best you can and for God alone and always remain happy and serene in all the tribulations of life. As for me, I have placed all in the hands of God and I have been successful. We have to learn to detach ourselves a little, trust in God alone, and do God’s holy will with joy. How beautiful it is to be in the Hands of God, searching His Divine Gaze in readiness to do whatever He wishes.
–Blessed Luisitia Josefa (1866-1937)
Detachment, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Spiritual (life), Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Detachment is designated as a night through which the soul must pass. It is this in a threefold sense: in regard to the point of departure, the path, and the goal.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Detachment, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
God doesn’t ask that we succeed in everything, but that we are faithful. However beautiful our work may be, let us not become attached to it. Always remain prepared to give it up, without losing your peace.
–Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
Detachment, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
If ever you have a fit of sadness or trouble, remember that it is because you are still attached to life, or health, or some comfort, or person, or thing that you ought to forget and despise that you may desire Jesus Christ only.
–Saint Claude de la Colombiere (1641-1682)
