Saint Madeline Sophie Barat

 

As iron is fashioned by fire and on the anvil, so in the fire of suffering and under the weight of trials, our souls receive that form which our Lord desires them to have.

-- Saint Madeline Sophie Barat

Saint Teresa of Avila

All blessings come to us through Our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.

--Saint Teresa of Avila

Saint Dominic Savio

Death, but not sin. 

-- Saint Dominic Savio

Saint Thomas of Villanova

 

 

Dismiss all anger and look into yourself a little. Remember that he of whom you are speaking is your brother, and, as he is in the way of salvation, God can make him a Saint, in spite of his present weakness.

-- Saint Thomas of Villanova

Saint Catherine of Siena

Eternal Trinity, Godhead, mystery deep as the sea, you could give me no greater gift than the gift of yourself. For you are a fire ever burning and never consumed, which itself consumes all the selfish love that fills my being. Yes, you are a fire that takes away the coldness, illuminates the mind with its light, and causes me to know your truth. And I know that you are beauty and wisdom itself. The food of angels, you gave yourself to man in the fire of your love. 

-- Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Therese of Lisieux

You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love - and only love. Love can do all things.

-- Saint Therese of Lisieux

Saint Francis de Sales

If we say less than we should, it is easy to add. But having said too much, it is hard to take it away.

-- Saint Francis de Sales