Place your hopes in the mercy of God and the merits of our Redeemer; say often, looking at the crucifix: There are… — Paul of the Cross Compassion Copy Share Image
Meditation on Jesus Christ crucified is a precious balm which sweetens all pains. — Paul of the Cross Christ Copy Share Image
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 Do you know Copy Share Image
He who does not mortify his palate will neither know how to mortify his flesh. — Paul of the Cross Attachment Copy Share Image
If you correspond to the designs of God, He will make a saint of you. — Paul of the Cross Design Copy Share Image
Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters. — Paul of the Cross Attachment Copy Share Image
I tell you that victory consists in conquering self. That is the greatest enemy. — Paul of the Cross Catholic Copy Share Image
Be very careful to retain peace of heart, because Satan casts his lines in troubled waters. — Paul of the Cross Careful Copy Share Image
In uniting yourself to God's will, you take on new life and gather great courage, willingly embracing the cross and kissing His… — Paul of the Cross Courage Copy Share Image
Entrust yourself entirely to God. He is a Father and a most loving Father at that, who would rather let heaven and… — Paul of the Cross Abandon 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… — Paul of the Cross Believe 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… — Paul of the Cross Asks Copy Share Image
If any dust of imperfection cling to your heart, be not troubled, but consume it immediately in the fire of divine love,… — Paul of the Cross Asking Copy Share Image
He that rises after his falls, with confidence in God and profound humility of heart, will become, in God's hands, a proper… — Paul of the Cross Accomplishment Copy Share Image
Celebrate the feast of Christmas every day, even every moment in the interior temple of your spirit, remaining like a baby in… — Paul of the Cross Baby 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… — Paul of the Cross Atoms 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… — Paul of the Cross Artist 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… — Paul of the Cross Architect 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… — Paul of the Cross Abandon 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… — Paul of the Cross Acquire 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… — Paul of the Cross Consonants 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… — Paul of the Cross Angel Copy Share Image
Make a little bouquet of the sufferings of Jesus and carry them in the bosom of the soul. — Paul of the Cross Bouquet Copy Share Image
As for me, I cannot understand how it is possible not to be always thinking of God. — Paul of the Cross Always thinking Copy Share Image
Make a bouquet of the sufferings of Jesus and carry it in the bosom of his soul. — Paul of the Cross Bosoms Copy Share Image
Avoid failing, not only against purity, but even against the least rules of an exact modesty. — Paul of the Cross Failing Copy Share Image
The Passion of Christ is the greatest and most stupendous work of Divine Love. The greatest and most overwhelming work of God's… — Paul of the Cross Christ Copy Share Image
The Cross is the way to Paradise, but only when it is borne willingly. — Paul of the Cross 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 Anxiety Copy Share Image
Make great account of your precious trials, both interior and exterior; it is thus that the garden of Jesus is adorned with… — Paul of the Cross Accounts Copy Share Image
Be faithful in all your exercises of piety and virtue; be always resigned; be satisfied, in the superior part of your soul,… — Paul of the Cross Being faithful Copy Share Image
