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IF we loved Our Lord, we should have the Tabernacle, that dwelling
place of God, always before the eyes of our mind.
- Faith of M. Vianney (Sp.)
A SAINT has told us that one day at Mass he saw Jesus Christ with His
hands full of gifts, looking for souls to whom He might give them.
- Sermon on Mass.
WHEN we go to Communion, we experience an extraordinary feeling of
comfort which seems to envelop us entirely. Wheat is this but Our Lord
communicating Himself to every part of our being, and making us thrill
with joy? We are obliged to exclaim like St. John: "It is the Lord!"
- Inner Life of the Cure d'Ars (J.V.)
"M. LE CURE," his missionary said to him one day, "if God were to give
you your choice of going directly to Heaven, or remaining on earth to labor
for the conversion of sinners, what would you do?" "I think I would remain
here." "Oh! M. Le Cure, is it possible? The Saints are so happy in Heaven!"
"That is true, but they can no longer glorify God, as we can, by sacrifices
for the salvation of souls."
- Zeal of M.Vianney (Sp.)
GOD calls His friends to bear His Cross after Him.
- Catechism on Suffering (M.)
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IT is God's Will that the Saints should be our protectors and our friends . . . .
They are always ready to come to our aid when we call upon them . . . .
Those whom we invoke watch over us at all times.
- Sermon for the Feat of All Saints 2.
THE commandments of God are the guides which God gives us to show us
the road to Heaven; like the names written up at the corners of the streets,
to point out the way.
- The Cure of Ars in his Catechisms (Sp.)
I OBSERVE this in a great many people; a single word of blame disturbs and
disquiets them . . . . The Saints were pained if their virtues were known, and
pleased that their imperfections should be seen.
- Catechism on Sin (M.).
ALAS! How many neglect or omit their spiritual duties just as easily as they
would take a glass of wine. They will not do things unless they are in the mood,
or put themselves to any onconvenience.
- On Sloth (Sp.)
A SAINT once complained to Our Lord after a temptation was past, saying:
:Where were Thee, O my loving Jesus, during this horrible tempest?" Our Lord
replied: "I was in the midst of your heart, and was pleased to see you combat
so bravely.
- Sermon on Temptations (M.)