Saint Quotes

1317 Saint quotes by 721 unique authors

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
Our greatest gain is to lose the wealth that is of such brief duration and, by comparison with eternal things, of such little worth; yet… — Teresa of Avila
By the anxieties and worries of this life Satan tries to dull man's heart and make a dwelling for himself there. — Francis of Assisi
For pity's sake, don't start meeting troubles halfway. — Teresa of Avila
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
We must give alms. Charity wins souls and draws them to virtue. — Angela Merici
There is no sin nor wrong that gives man such a foretaste of Hell in this life as anger and impatience. — St. Catherine of Siena
The recollection of an injury is . . . a rusty arrow and poison for the soul. — Unknown Author
Here learn the science of the Saints: All is to be found in the passion of Jesus. Make every effort to remain hidden in the… — Paul of the Cross
The passion of Jesus is a sea of sorrows, but it is also an ocean of love. Ask the Lord to teach you to fish… — Paul of the Cross
Make a little bouquet of the sufferings of Jesus and carry them in the bosom of the soul. — Paul of the Cross
The Child, the Lord Jesus Christ . . . Word in our flesh, Wisdom in infancy, Power in weakness, and in true Man, the Lord… — Pope Leo I
First let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow. — Philip Neri
Listen to the sermon preached to you by the flowers, the trees, the shrubs, the sky, and the whole world. Notice how they preach to… — Paul of the Cross
The Cross is the way to Paradise, but only when it is borne willingly. — Paul of the Cross
In uniting yourself to God's will, you take on new life and gather great courage, willingly embracing the cross and kissing His hand even when… — Paul of the Cross

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