When you approach the tabernacle remember that he has been waiting for you for twenty centuries. — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
You go to pray; to become a bonfire, a living flame, giving light and heat. — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
To defend his purity, Saint Francis of Assisi rolled in the snow, Saint Benedict threw himself into a thorn bush, and Saint… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
You strayed from the way and did not return because you were ashamed. It would be more logical if you were ashamed… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
It's true he was a sinner. But don't pass so final a judgement. Have pity in your heart and don't forget that… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
You don't know how to pray? Put yourself in the presence of God, and as soon as you have said, 'Lord, I… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
Don't neglect your spiritual reading. - Reading has made many saints. — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
Don't you long to shout to those youths who are bustling around you: Fools! Leave those worldly things that shackle the heart… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
Christian optimism is not a sugary optimism, nor is it a mere human confidence that everything will turn out all right. It is an… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
The heroic minute.- It is the time fixed for getting up.- Without hesitation: a supernatural reflection and.-.-.- up! The heroic minute: here you have… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
To defend his purity, Saint Francis of Assisi rolled in the snow, Saint Benedict threw himself into a thorn bush, and Saint Bernard plunged… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
We all must have the faith of children, but the doctrine of theologians. — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
If you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith and love, our Lady will make sure she leads you very… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
Temptation is necessary to make us realize that we are nothing in ourselves. — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
For those who use their intelligence and their study as a weapon, the Rosary is most effective. Because that apparently monotonous way of beseeching… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
Many Christians take their time and have leisure enough in their social life (no hurry here). They are leisurely, too, in their professionally activities,… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
You don't know how to pray? Put yourself in the presence of God, and as soon as you have said, 'Lord, I don't know… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
For everyone, whatever his state--single, married, widowed, or priest-chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love. — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
I assure you, my children, that when a Christian carries out with love the most insignificant everyday action, that action overflows with the transcendence… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
When we were little, we kept close to our mother in a dark alley or if dogs barked at us. Now, when we feel… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
