Josemaria Escriva

Christian optimism is not a sugary optimism, nor is it a mere human confidence that everything will turn out all right. It…

— Josemaria Escriva

The heroic minute.- It is the time fixed for getting up.- Without hesitation: a supernatural reflection and.-.-.- up! The heroic minute: here…

— Josemaria Escriva

To defend his purity, Saint Francis of Assisi rolled in the snow, Saint Benedict threw himself into a thorn bush, and Saint…

— Josemaria Escriva

We all must have the faith of children, but the doctrine of theologians.

— Josemaria Escriva

If you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith and love, our Lady will make sure she leads…

— Josemaria Escriva

Temptation is necessary to make us realize that we are nothing in ourselves.

— Josemaria Escriva

For those who use their intelligence and their study as a weapon, the Rosary is most effective. Because that apparently monotonous way…

— Josemaria Escriva

Many Christians take their time and have leisure enough in their social life (no hurry here). They are leisurely, too, in their…

— Josemaria Escriva

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

For everyone, whatever his state--single, married, widowed, or priest-chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love.

— Josemaria Escriva

I assure you, my children, that when a Christian carries out with love the most insignificant everyday action, that action overflows with…

— Josemaria Escriva

When we were little, we kept close to our mother in a dark alley or if dogs barked at us. Now, when…

— Josemaria Escriva

All the things that are now worrying you can be put into a smile which shows your love of God.

— Josemaria Escriva

When you approach the tabernacle remember that he has been waiting for you for twenty centuries.

— Josemaria Escriva

God is here. This truth should fill our lives, and every Christmas should be for us a new and special meeting with…

— Josemaria Escriva

To begin is for everyone. To persevere is for saints.

— Josemaria Escriva

Say the Holy Rosary. Blessed be that monotony of Hail Mary's which purifies the monotony of your sins!

— Josemaria Escriva

Holy Purity is granted by God when it is asked for with humility.

— Josemaria Escriva

“What conversations! What vulgarity and what dirt! And you have to associate with them, in the office, in the university, in the…

— Josemaría Escrivá

There is need for a crusade of manliness and purity to counteract and nullify the savage work of those who think man…

— Josemaria Escriva

Faith, joy, optimism. But not the folly of closing your eyes to reality.

— Josemaria Escriva

You go to pray; to become a bonfire, a living flame, giving light and heat.

— Josemaria Escriva

So your strength is failing you? Why don't you tell your mother about it? ... Mother! Call her with a loud voice.…

— Josemaria Escriva

Our Lady listens attentively to what God wants, ponders what she doesn't fully understand and asks about what she doesn't know. Then…

— Josemaria Escriva

May I give you some advice for you to put into practice daily? When your heart makes you feel those low cravings,…

— Josemaria Escriva