John Vianney (1786-1859), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Struggle (with Sin)
And even more, since the time of Adam, you will not find a saint who has not been tempted — some in one way, some in another — and the greatest saints are those who have been tempted the most. If Our Lord was tempted, it was in order to show us that we must be also. It follows, therefore, that we must expect temptation.
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Cross (your), Page: Quotes, Pio (1887-1968), Quote Author, Quote Topic
On this earth everyone has his cross. But we must act in such a way that we be not the bad, but good thief.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Page: Quotes, Pio (1887-1968), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Repentance
If you have the courage to imitate Mary Magdalene in her sins, have the courage to imitate her penance!
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Humility, Page: Quotes, Pio (1887-1968), Quote Author, Quote Topic
As gifts increase in you, let your humility grow, for you must consider that everything is given to you on loan.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
Abandonment (of self), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Lay all your cares about the future trustingly in God’s hands, and let yourself be guided by the Lord just like a little child.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
Fulton Sheen (1895-1979), Page: Quotes, Quote Author
I wonder maybe if our Lord does not suffer more from our indifference, than He did from the crucifixion.
–Blessed Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
