Adversity Quote by Teresa of Avila

The wonderful thing about saints is that they were human. They lost their tempers, got hungry, scolded God, were egotistical or impatient in their…

— Phyllis McGinley

The purposes of our God are great, His love unfathomable, His wisdom infinite, and His power unlimited; therefore, the Saints have cause to rejoice…

— Joseph Smith, Jr

Saints were saints because they acted with loving kindness whether they felt like it or not.

— Dan Millman

The only instance of praying to saints, mentioned in the Bible, is that of the rich man in torment calling upon Abraham; and let…

— Richard Cecil

The saints were people like all of us. Many of them came out of great sins, but by repentance they attained the Kingdom of…

— Silouan the Athonite

The whole idea of the prayers of the saints is that God's holiness, God's purpose, God's ways may be brought about irrespective of who…

— Oswald Chambers

That the saints may enjoy their beatitude and the grace of God more abundantly they are permitted to see the punishment of the damned…

— Thomas Aquinas

Saints are what they are not because their sanctity makes them admirable to others, but because the gift of sainthood makes it possible for…

— Thomas Merton

Saints love all beings. They love even those who attempt to harm them.

— Shri Radhe Maa

“Saints" Thank God for all who give relief for those who really care Who put their arms around the weak and plead for them…

— Thomas L. Kay

Whatever I had read as a child about the saints had thrilled me. I could see the nobility of giving one's life for the…

— Dorothy Day

The saints had no hatred, no bitterness; they forgive everything and think they deserve much more for their offenses against God.

— John Vianney