For God so loved the world, as to give His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting. – Saint John the Apostle

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Saint Quote : Saint John Bosco



My sons, in my long experience very often I had to be convinced of this great truth. It is easier to become angry than to restrain oneself, and to threaten a boy than to persuade him. Yes, indeed, it is more fitting to be persistent in punishing our own impatience and pride than to correct the boys. We must be firm but kind, and be patient with them.

See that no one finds you motivated by impetuosity or willfulness. It is difficult to keep calm when administering punishment, but this must be done if we are to keep ourselves from showing off our authority or spilling out our anger.

Let us regard those boys over whom we have some authority as our own sons. Let us place ourselves in their service. Let us be ashamed to assume an attitude of superiority. Let us not rule over them except for the purpose of serving them better.

This was the method that Jesus used with the apostles. He put up with their ignorance and roughness and even their infidelity. He treated sinners with a kindness and affection that caused some to be shocked, others to be scandalized and still others to hope for God's mercy. And so he bade us to be gentle and humble of heart.

-- Saint John Bosco from a letter

Saint Quote : Saint John of the Cross

 
 
Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.

-- Saint John of the Cross

Friday, January 29, 2010

Saint Quote : Saint Teresa of Avila

 
 
God, deliver me from sullen saints.

--Saint Teresa of Avila

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Saint Quote : Saint Thomas Aquinas




Most loving Lord, grant me a steadfast heart which no unworthy desire may drag downards; an unconquered heart which no hardship may wear out; an upright heart which no worthless purpose may ensnare. Impart to me also, O God, the understanding to know you, the diligence to seek you, a way of life to please you, and a faithfulness that may embrace you, through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

--Saint Thomas Aquinas

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Saint Quote : Saint Angela Merici








Disorder in society is the result of disorder in the family.

--Saint Angela Merici 

Note: She lived from 1474 - 1540. I wonder what she'd think today!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Saint Quote : Saint Marie Victoire Therese Couderc


 
 
What does it matter if my feet, bare and torn, fill my wooden shoes with blood? I would willingly begin the journey all over again, for I have indeed found the good God!

--Saint Marie Victoire Therese Couderc

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Saint Quote : Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman


 
 
Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him; If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him....He does nothing in vain; He may prolong my life, He may shorten it; He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends, He may throw me to strangers, He may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink, hide the future from me; still He knows what He is about.

-- Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman