Do you know why God subjects you to so many miseries? That He may bestow on you the riches of heaven. — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
If you correspond to the designs of God, He will make a saint of you. — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
God sends such purgations to you, directors of consciences, that you may acquire the science of the saints and the art of directing souls.… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Here learn the science of the Saints: All is to be found in the passion of Jesus. Make every effort to remain hidden in… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
The passion of Jesus is a sea of sorrows, but it is also an ocean of love. Ask the Lord to teach you to… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Avoid failing, not only against purity, but even against the least rules of an exact modesty. — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of His goodness, where every failing will be canceled and anxiety turned into love. — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Listen to the sermon preached to you by the flowers, the trees, the shrubs, the sky, and the whole world. Notice how they preach… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
As for me, I cannot understand how it is possible not to be always thinking of God. — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Let everything in creation draw you to God. Refresh your mind with some innocent recreation and needful rest, if it were only to saunter… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Possess purity in an eminent degree, and jealously preserve this fragrant flower. I earnestly desire to see you shine by the brilliancy of this… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Make a bouquet of the sufferings of Jesus and carry it in the bosom of his soul. — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
I tell you that victory consists in conquering self. That is the greatest enemy. — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
I would believe myself damned if I robbed God of one atom of His glory. I would believe myself more wicked than Lucifer if… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
Let weak and frail man come here suppliantly to adore the Sacrament of Christ, not to discuss high things, or wish to penetrate difficulties,… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
You do wrong to complain of your crosses and sufferings. Believe me, you know not what it is to suffer. God preserve you from… — Paul of the Cross Copy Share Image
