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We ascend to the heights of contemplation by the steps of action. — Pope Gregory I
In the active life all the vices are first of all to be removed by the practice of good works, so that in the contemplative… — Isidore of Seville
There are in truth three states of the converted: the beginning, the middle, and the perfection. In the beginning they experience the charms of sweetness;… — Pope Gregory I
Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only… — John of the Cross
God passes through the thicket of the world, and wherever His glance falls He turns all things to beauty. — John of the Cross
Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn't seek the glory of Christ. — John of the Cross
It is good to read the testimonies of Scripture; it is good to seek the Lord our God in them. As for me, however, I… — Francis of Assisi
It is almost certain that excess in eating is the cause of almost all the diseases of the body, but its effects on the soul… — Alphonsus Liguori
He who desires nothing but God is rich and happy. — Alphonsus Liguori
God being infinite beauty, the soul united to Christ draws upon himself the admiring and tender gaze of the Angels, who, were they capable of… — Pope Pius X
He loves, He hopes, He waits. Our Lord prefers to wait Himself for the sinner for years rather than keep us waiting an instant. — Unknown Author
In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks. — Teresa of Avila
That is how His Majesty [the Lord] rewards our good works---I mean, by predisposing us to perform better ones. — Teresa of Avila
When I see the need for Divine teaching and how hungry people are to hear it, I am atremble to be off and running throughout… — Anthony Mary Claret
I wealthiest am when richest in remorse. — Robert Southwell
Where sin was hatched, let tears now wash the nest. — Robert Southwell
I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us. — Teresa of Avila
Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change. — Teresa of Avila
Our Lord has created persons for all states in life, and in all of them we see people who who achieved sanctity by fulfilling their… — Anthony Mary Claret
We should have no more use or regard for money in any of its forms than we have for dust. Those who think it is… — Francis of Assisi

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