If a person were to throw a bullet with his hands, he would hardly make a dent in anything; but if the person takes the same bullet and ignites some gunpowder behind it, it can kill. The Saints understood the value of a good friend. Unlike the worldview that children are a burden, Blessed Mother Teresa always knew that children are the “greatest gift.”. The Saints understood the value of a good friend. He believes in you. Christina Mead, I’m not here to win friends and influence people. 10 Saints Quotes on Suffering To Help You Deal The Essence of Catholic Suffering. As the Saints remind us in these quotes, a true friend is difficult to find and when we do find one, we … Although today is about All Saints, particularly the unknown saints, below are 10 quotes about Sainthood from some of the more well-known Canonized Saints in the Catholic Church –, 1. I’m here to do God’s Will. You are currently as close to God as you want to be. It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey. Father John Hardon, S.J. Father Robert Barron, Being a saint doesn’t happen overnight, so get to work! -St. St. Thérèse of Lisiuex, The two kind of people that go around seeing the world as absolutely fascinating are children and saints. The one thing is this: Let Jesus interrupt your life. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. “The child is the beauty of God present in the world, that greatest gift to a family.”. "Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat." It is the book I most recommend when it comes to conversion and the spiritual fight. Catholicism teach us that although suffering in itself is not inherently good, God... Our Lord & Lady Suffered. -- St. Francis of Assisi - Juan Pablo Ii. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Why don’t you give yourself to God once and for all… really… NOW! Father Barron, Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. St. Sam Guzman, When you put your trust in God you can finally relax. Pope John Paul Ii. Here are seven quotes from different saints that can inspire us and remind us of the need to be thankful. Saint Catherine of Siena, You will not see anyone who is truly striving after his spiritual advancement who is not given to spiritual reading. We just want what they have. Thanks, and God bless! “The saints live not after the fashion of the world…The dignity of the saints is so great because they are not of this world, but ‘of the household of God.’” – St. Thomas Aquinas, 6. I want to do God’s Holy Will, not my own. Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Follow the saints, because those who follow them will become saints. Pope Benedict XVI, Think well. There are many others that I didn’t put on the list that are great. Saint Thomas Aquinas Love is the most necessary of all virtues. Saints are rarely made in the spotlight and often made in the hidden martyrdom of daily sacrifice. Religious Quotes. To sin is human, but to persist in sin is devilish. For now on, I’m all in. Lewis, It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves. You are not defeated until the moment you quit. Pope Francis, A fish will never be freer and happier than when it swims in the ocean, because that’s what it was made for. “We can, if we will, become a saint, for God will never refuse to help us to do so.” – St. John Vianney, 2. This website is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. You must be a whole saint or no saint at all. It’s the only place you can begin. Saints Quotes on Suffering “I do not desire to die soon, because in Heaven there is no suffering. It’s funny how the closer you get to God, the more you realize how far you are from Him. Becoming a Saint. St. Catherine of Siena. Father Kevin Finnegan, Be often reading the lives of saints for inspiration and instruction. – St. John Vianney 12) “When we receive Holy Communion, we experience something extraordinary – a joy, a fragrance, a well being that thrills the whole body and causes it to exalt.” – St. John Vianney 13) “I believe that were it not for the Holy Mass, as of this moment the world would be in the abyss.” St. Leonard of Port Maurice Saint Francis de Sales, To begin is for everyone. Bishop Robert Barron, Step 1. Father Mike Schmitz. Léon Bloy, You cannot be half a saint. St. Catherine of Siena. St. Catherine of Siena Saint John Paul the Great, Do not be afraid to become the saints of the new millennium! It takes a lifetime, and you don't get your diploma until you're dead.”. St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us! To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Bob Lesnefsky a.k.a. As Pope Benedict XVI said, “The ultimate apologetic (that is, answers to people’s questions about faith), is saints…” When we meet people who are truly alive—when we encounter saints—all our questions seem to fade. And God offers it all to you at the cost of your continual cooperation. “Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. This new season is a great time to begin a new faith-building practice, such as memorizing short portions of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).Just as memorization of prayers or Scripture yields spiritual benefits, so do our … Love in the person who preaches the word of God is like fire in a musket. Trust God. ( Log Out /  In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to do so. Make the Eucharist the heart of your day.” Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, God made saints out of far worse people than you. “Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! Peter Kreeft, Be not afraid! If you don’t do it, you never will. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly. But at some point they have to make it their own. Saint Camillus de Lellis, We’re on the field and the stands are packed with the saints who are constantly rooting us on. Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you. It reminds us of what we are apt to forget, of what we sometimes do not even suspect: that there is more real joy in a saint’s life than there is in all the intoxication of worldliness. – St. Jerome, 3. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new articles by email. 30 Inspirational Saint Quotes for the Sacrament of Confirmation 1. "Even when alone, be cheerful, remembering always that you are in the sight of angels." Saint John Paul the Great, To be saints is not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone. Bob Lesnefsky a.k.a. Possess all that I am—you alone. The top 50 Saints’ quotes, in an arbitrary ranking. Father Mike Schmitz, The biggest lie we tell ourselves: “Holiness is for someone else”. When she came to the National Prayer Breakfast and lectured President Clinton about abortion, he had nothing to say to her. Here are seven saint quotes on heaven that are also practical for our earthly journey. 6. But holiness is for men. The road to holiness goes through your neighbor. Religious Images. Mother Angelica, Becoming a saint should be on your bucket list. https://tomperna.org/2017/11/01/10-quotes-on-sainthood-from-the-saints -- St. Therese of Lisieux "Christian joy is a gift of God flowing from a good conscience." St. Therese of Lisieux “To bear my exile now, within this world … Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Charity is the sweet holy bond that binds the soul with the … There comes a time when one has to stop talking about becoming a saint and actually start choosing to be one. Father John Riccardo, Great saints have often been made out of great sinners, but not one was ever made out of a wimp. -- St. Francis of Assisi - Peter Kreeft, Saints didn’t set out to have everyone follow them. The weight and the gravity of the human will to say yes or no for Christ is upon you. 7. St Basil the Great is one of the Doctors of the Church, and patron saint of hospital administrators. The quotes in this list will affirm, uplift, inform and challenge you in your journey. Patrick Madrid, It is in our darkest cultures that the greatest saints rise, stand, and lead. “One should not wish to become a saint in four days but step by step.” – St. Philip Neri, 7. Stephen Estes, O my God, teach me to be generous, to serve you as you deserve to be served, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fear of being wounded, to work without seeking rest, and to spend myself without expecting any reward, but the knowledge that I am doing your holy will. Mark Hart, Every Catholic is one good Confession away from potential sainthood. In the 14th century, it’s not easy for a woman to go against her family’s wishes especially... 3. We Catholics like to party—for a while! “Laugh and grow strong,” St. Ignatius said; and to one of his novices, “I see you are always laughing, and I am glad of it.” It is significant, surely, that one of the most commonsense saints was distinguished by a playful wit and a keen sense of humor. “What saint has ever won his crown without first contending for it? Mark Hart, The harm that comes to souls from the lack of reading holy books makes me shudder… What power spiritual reading has to lead to a change of course, and to make even worldly people enter into the way of perfection. Open wide the doors to Christ! 5. God has not called you to be successful. You see my heart, you know my desires. Katie O’Donnell, Dear young people, let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.”--Saint Augustine Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.--St. (121 quotes) There is only one tragedy in the end: Not to have been a saint. It's a much more difficult degree to attain. “Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. Saint Gabriel Possenti, Sometimes holiness demands that we speak up, but oftentimes it calls us to shut up. If becoming a saint were easy, everyone would do it. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. They’re the only ones worth imitating. Father Kevin Finnegan, God will give me everything I need to get to Heaven, not everything I want to live a comfortable life. “The child is the beauty of God present in the world, that greatest gift to a family.”. Nothing unites us so intimately to the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ as does the cross. Quotes tagged as "catholic-saints" Showing 1-20 of 20. William Law, Do you know any better way to make saints than to be one yourself? The holier you are, the more you can contribute to building up the Church and society.” “Prayer, intimate dialogue with the One who is calling you to be His disciples, must come first. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven. Curtis Martin, There is nothing more practical than love. Love, Anna. All goods look better when they look like gifts. -- St. Philip Neri "Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer." Saint Padre Pio, Where most men work for degrees after their names, we work for one before our names: Saint. C.S. No more crap. Be generous in your active life, young people, and be deeply immersed in the contemplation of God’s mystery. Possess all that I am—you alone. The only way out of this place. You see my heart, you know my desires. To persevere is for saints. You can refute arguments but not her life. Then I fell in love with Jesus and now I will try and make Him famous for the rest of my life. Father Mike Schmitz, If you want to get wet, go out to where it is raining; If you want to be a saint, find one and hang out with him. Her actions and her humility spoke louder than anything she ever said. Spiritual Quotes. Chris Stefanick, When you give your life to Christ you’re in for the ride of your life. Mother Teresa "Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity. Jason Evert, The decision you make today could lead to your martyrdom 40 years from now. Ask the Lord to help you live as St. Teresa did and ask our newest Saint to intercede on your behalf. Righteous B, Become a saint, and do so quickly. “Since Christ Himself has said, “This is My Body” who shall dare to doubt that It is His Body?”. Mark Hart, You don’t become a saint by comparing yourself to a sinner. Righteous B. “A saint was once asked, while playing happily with his companions, what he would do if any angel told him that in a quarter of an hour he would die and have to appear before the judgment seat of God. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Personal holiness will. Catholic Prayers. Keywords: Catholic, quotes, God, inspire LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The Bible is a wonderful place to find inspiration to help us through tough times or to enrich the good times. Saint Francis de Sales, You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and just so, you learn to love by loving. Mark Hart, The slightest cooperation with God’s grace can provoke a massive spiritual change. Become a saint, and do so quickly. Be generous in your active life, young people, and be deeply immersed in the contemplation of God’s mystery. -St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Begin where you are. You’re happiest when you give your life away. The Confessions is the book through which I encountered a great saint. All of these you must use as if they belonged to you, so that in serving him you may give him praise, love and glory." Juan Pablo Ii. It’s much easier to become an apologist or a philosopher or a theologian. Today in the Catholic Church we celebrate one of the great solemnities of the year – The Solemnity of All Saints. The best saints usually went through the worst things which in turn helped make them the best saints. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Our perfection does not consist of doing extraordinary things, but to do the ordinary well. I desire to live a long time because I yearn to suffer much for the love of my Spouse.” Matthew Kelley, A holy person is not whoever does the greatest thing. Saint Augustine, Becoming a saint should be the #1 thing on your to-do list. Dustin Dallman, Sadly, many Catholic men have believed the lie that being holy isn’t manly, and that the faith is boring. Saint Josemaría Escrivá, The Lord delights in every little step you take. You will never be freer and happier than when you live like a saint, because that is what you were made for. 2. Catholic Quotes. Friends that encourage us and inspire us in our faith are an essential part of the Christian life. “We can, if we will, become a saint, for God will never refuse to help us to do so.” – St. John Vianney I am your sheep; make me worthy to overcome the devil.” – St. Agatha “It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world.” – St. Aloysius Gonzaga “He who […] Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy as soon as they perceive in their heart the invitation of Christ. -- St. Therese of Lisieux "Christian joy is a gift of God flowing from a good conscience." Mark Hart, My vocation is love. Jason Evert, Perfection is the only path forward. Matt Maher, I will attempt day by day to break my will into pieces. -St. Thomas Aquinas. It is the solemnity that focuses on all the unknown saints who are now in Heaven. Pope Benedict XVI, The real challenge the rich young man faced was not just giving up his possessions, but giving up himself. Peter Kreeft. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves. St. Gianna Beretta Molla. A new liturgical year begins on Nov. 27 with the First Sunday of Advent. Love will determine what kinds of things you laugh at. Rick Warren, You have now reached the age in your life where you are now responsible for your eternal destiny. St. Catherine of Siena. Inspiring quotes from Catholic Saints: “Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesus — a sign that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss you.”. There is nothing more difficult, rewarding, or manly than becoming a saint. Catholic Quotes. I always feels, however, the same bold confidence of becoming a great saint because I don’t count on my merits since I have none, but I trust in Him who is Virtue and Holiness.” – St. Therese of Lisieux, 5. Leave it all to Him, let go of yourself, lose yourself on the Cross, and you will find yourself entirely. He was a Spanish priest and theologian who lived during the middle ages. Turning to the Church and Catholic leaders for advice is also an excellent way to handle the little surprises life has the habit of springing out to us. ( Log Out /  – St. John Vianney 12) “When we receive Holy Communion, we experience something extraordinary – a joy, a fragrance, a well being that thrills the whole body and causes it to exalt.” – St. John Vianney 13) “I believe that were it not for the Holy Mass, as of this moment the world would be in the abyss.” St. Leonard of Port Maurice —St. Jesus invites everyone to come and die. Bishop Robert Barron, There are no sinless saints. St. Francis of Assisi. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 18. Christ before me, Christ … Sarah Letscher and Sam Rocheford. Saint Ignatius of Loyola, All the science of the saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. “After seven years in the religious life, I still am weak and imperfect. “Let us become saints so that after having been together on earth, we may be together in Heaven.” – St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), 4. Søren Kierkegaard. After rising from the dead, but before the Ascension, Jesus was so kind and affectionate to want nothing more than to visit the holy women, Mary Magdalen, the disciples of Emmaus, the Apostles, and his Blessed Mother. 8. Step 2. We should not accept in silence the benefactions of God, but return thanks for them.O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all your necessities. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.” – St. Francis de Sales, 10. Finally, on Aug. 2, 1942, she was arrested by the Gestapo for being both a Catholic sister as well as of Jewish descent, transported to Auschwitz, and gassed on August 9, 1942. ( Log Out /  G.K. Chesterton, Take courage! Saint Teresa of Ávila, Those who risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all. “ Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Fr. Saint Richard of Chichester. A new liturgical year begins on Nov. 27 with the First Sunday of Advent. Keep the crucifix before your eyes, and it will teach you everything. Father Kevin Finnegan, Giving God permission to make you a saint will ruin your life. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”. All that is his is yours: breath, heart, body, soul and all his faculties. You have been spoon-fed the faith since you were a little baby, but you must now choose on your own. Tear it up. Feel free to leave them in the comments. 12 Inspiring Thanksgiving Quotes from Catholic Saints Learning the Faith, Living the Faith, Prayer, Spiritual Development 1. 176 Copy quote. All that comes from God is joyous, and holiness comes straight from Him and is, in fact, the only attribute of His that man can imitate. At some point you’ve gotta do more than just flirt with Jesus. Catholic Saints Roman Catholic. He has called you to be faithful. If you will look into your own heart in complete honesty, you must admit that there is one and only one reason why you are not a … Make the Eucharist the heart of your day.” Friends that encourage us and inspire us in our faith are an essential part of the Christian life. Saint Francis de Sales, Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be. The last command Jesus says (“Come, follow me”) is the one that we so often overlook and think that he must have left Jesus simply because he liked his green bills. George Weigel, If He isn’t Lord of all, He isn’t Lord at all. - St. Therese of Lisieux. And don’t forget his affection when Jesus went … 7 Important Quotes About Heaven From the Saints … Saint Teresa of Ávila. Ignatius of Loyola. Inspirational Quotes from Saints for Young Catholics 1. The holier you get the more your confessions should be not about big sins, but about choosing smaller goods over bigger goods. “Where most men work for degrees after their names, we work for one before our names: 'St.'. John F. Boyle, If you do this one thing you will become a saint. “The saints are like the stars. Jason Evert, All of us are called to come and die one way or another: Some bloody martyrdom 40 years from now or it might be to just go home and die to my own ego and ask for forgiveness from my family. Mark Hart, What annoys us most in other people is oftentimes the same area God wants us to grow in ourselves. Father John Riccardo, The real heroes, the real celebrities, are the saints. Father Reginald Garigou-Lagrange, The only difference between the saints and us is that they took action. St. Gregory of Nyssa. Catholic Quotes Catholic Prayers Catholic Saints Religious Quotes Roman Catholic Catholic Answers Catholic Art Catholic Gentleman Great Quotes The Light of Faith Through Him and with Him and in Him O God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, forever and ever. Father Robert Barron, He will provide the way and the means, such as you could never have imagined. Catholic, Hard, Catholic Church. Matthew Warner, The most powerful people in the Church are not priests but saints. Write a list of reasons you just can’t become a saint. Philippians 4:6-7. Father Mike Schmitz. ― Mother Angelica. "Whatever happens to you, accept it, and in the uncertainties of your humble state, be patient, since gold is tested in the fire, and the chosen in the furnace of humiliation" (Ecclesiasticus 2:5) The Catholic Company. Nothing unites us so intimately to the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ as does the cross. Learn how your comment data is processed. Since holiness is reachable by all and the call to be holy is given to us at our Baptism, it is through the Communion of Saints that each piece of the Mystical Body of Christ assists every other to grow and seek holiness. The saints are the only really happy people on earth. Mark Hart, May we know You more clearly, love You more dearly, and follow You more nearly, day by day. :” – St. Anthony of Padua, All Holy Men and Women of God…Pray for Us, Tagged as: All Holy Men and women of God, All Saints Day, holiness quotes, quotes from the saints on the saints, saint quotes, sainthood quotes, Solemnity of All Saints. A holy person is whoever does the task right before him or her out of love. Religious Quotes. -- St. Philip Neri "Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer." Prayer written on the inside cover of a high school student’s Bible, Be a saint – What else is there? It’s too bad there isn’t an easier way, because becoming a saint is not the easiest thing in the world. Create a website or blog at WordPress.com. Pope John Paul II beatified her on May 1, 1987, declaring her a martyr of the faith. --Saint Francis of Assisi “Forgiveness is the remission of sins. Charity is the sweet holy bond that binds the soul with the Creator.
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