And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.
1 Cor 13:2
I cannot imagine how religious persons can live satisfied without the practice of the presence of GOD. For my part I keep myself retired with Him in the depth of centre of my soul as much as I can; and while I am so with Him I fear nothing; but the least turning from Him is insupportable.
Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God
If God should desire to raise us to the position of one who is an intimate and shares his secrets, we ought to accept this gladly.
St Teresa of Avila
To be ‘Spirit-filled evangelisers’ means to be evangelisers who are ‘fearlessly open to the working of the Holy Spirit’
Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudiam
Beware of becoming vexed or impatient at the faults of others; for it would be folly, when you see a man falling into a ditch, to throw yourself into another for no purpose.
Saint Bonaventure
Perseverance is the most desirable gift we can hope for in this life. It is in our power to persevere. Of course, I do not mean that our perseverance takes its origin from our power. On the contrary, I know that it springs from God’s mercy, whose most precious gift it is.
Saint Francis de Sales
“Love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor.”
Romans 12:10
'Cooperation among all Christians vividly expresses that bond which already unites them, and it sets in clearer relief the features of Christ the Servant' (Vatican Council II, Decree on Ecumenism, 4). This cooperation based on our common faith is not only filled with fraternal communion, but is a manifestation of Christ himself...Moreover, ecumenical cooperation is a true school of ecumenism, a dynamic road to unity. Unity of action leads to the full unity of faith: Through such cooperation, all believers in Christ are able to learn easily how they can understand each other better and esteem each other more, and how the road to the unity of Christians may be made smooth.
St. John Paul II, On Commitment to Ecumenism