We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.
- St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
You will not see anyone who is really striving after his advancement who is not given to spiritual reading. And as to him who neglects it, the fact will soon be observed by his progress.
- St. Athanasius
The great method of prayer is to have none. If in going to prayer one can form in oneself a pure capacity for receiving the spirit of God, that will suffice for all method.
- St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven.
- St. Camillus de Lellis
Good example is the most efficacious apostolate. You must be as lighted lanterns and shine like brilliant chandeliers among men. By your good example and your words, animate others to know and love God.
- St. Mary Joseph Rossello
Fly from bad companions as from the bite of a poisonous snake. If you keep good companions, I can assure you that you will one day rejoice with the blessed in Heaven; whereas if you keep with those who are bad, you will become bad yourself, and you will be in danger of losing your soul.
- St. John Bosco
O Priest! Take care lest what was said to Christ on the cross be said to you: 'He saved others, himself he cannot save!'
- St. Norbert