Saint Francis of Assisi

Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread. 

-- Saint Francis of Assisi 

Saint Vincent de Paul

We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God. 

-- Saint Vincent de Paul

Saint John Vianney

I tell you that you have less to suffer in following the Cross than in serving the world and its pleasures. 

-- Saint John Vianney

Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Belief in the Eucharist is a treasure we must seek by submissiveness, preserve by piety, and defend at any cost. Not to believe in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest of misfortunes.

-- Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Saint Colette of of Corbie

If there be a true way that leads to the Everlasting Kingdom, it is most certainly that of suffering, patiently endured. 

-- Saint Colette of of Corbie

Saint Mark the Ascetic

Even though knowledge is true, it is still not firmly established if unaccompanied by works. For everything is established by being put into practice. 

-- Saint Mark the Ascetic

Saint Augustine of Hippo

When I am completely united to you, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of you, my life will be complete.

-- Saint Augustine of Hippo