Saint John of the Cross

Who teaches the soul if not God?

-- Saint John of the Cross

Saint John Vianney

Prayer is nothing else but union with God. In this intimate union, God and the soul are fused together like two bits of wax that no one can ever pull apart. This union of God with a tiny creature is a lovely thing. It is a happiness beyond understanding. 

-- Saint John Vianney

Saint Alphonsus Liguori

He who does not give up prayer cannot possibly continue to offend God Habitually. Either he will give up prayer, or he will stop sinning.

-- Saint Alphonsus Liguori

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne

We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self. 

-- Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne

Saint Dominic Savio

Let me do what I can this year; if I am here next year I'll let you know what my plans are.

-- Saint Dominic Savio in the month of May before his death

Saint Augustine of Hippo

Believe that others are better than you in the depths of their soul, although outwardly you may appear better than they.

-- Saint Augustine of Hippo

So many poor people come here that I very often wonder how we can care for them all, but Jesus Christ provides all things and nourishes everyone. Many of them come to the house of God, because the city of Granada is large and very cold, especially now in winter. More than a hundred and ten are now living here, sick and healthy, servants and pilgrims. Since this house is open to everyone, it receives the sick of every type and condition: the crippled, the disabled, lepers, mutes, the insane, paralytics, those suffering from scurvy and those bearing the afflictions of old age, many children, and above all countless pilgrims and travelers, who come here, and for whom we furnish the fire, water, and salt, as well as the utensils to cook their food. And for all of this no payment is requested, yet Christ provides.

-- Saint John of God from a letter