Salvation is shown to faith, it is prepared for hope, but it is given only to charity. Faith points out the way to the land of promise as a pillar of fire hope feeds us with its manna of sweetness, but charity actually introduces us into the Promised Land.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
True charity consists in putting up with all one’s neighbor’s faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.
–Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
At times our Lord makes you feel the burden of the Cross. This burden seems intolerable to you. But as for you, carry it because Jesus extends His hand and gives you strength.
–Saint Pio (1887-1968)
We must never trust ourselves, for it is the devil’s way first to get us to feel secure, and then to make us fall.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
As to temptations, some are mastered by flying from them, some by resisting them, and some by despising them.
–Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
