If you lose faith, you lose all.
—Eleanor Roosevelt

When we consider that Christ is the true light, having nothing in common with deceit, we learn that our own life also must shine with the rays of that true light.
—Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop (335-394 A.D.)

Never will God's coming be what you expect, and yet never will it disappoint. 
—Venerable Fulton Sheen

Stripped of everything yet rich in love, from his throne on the cross he no longer teaches the crowds by his words; he no longer lifts his hands as a teacher. He does more: pointing a finger at no one, he opens his arms to all. That is how he shows himself to be our king: with open arms.
—Pope Francis

If you do not close your ear to others, you open God’s ear to yourself.
—Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop (406-450 A.D.)

Be angry and sin not.
 —Saint Paul to the Ephesians (4:26)

Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and then suddenly you are doing the impossible. 
—Attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi

The rivers of Grace cannot flow uphill, up the steep cliff of the proud man’s heart.
—Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

Nothing great is ever achieved without enduring much.
—Saint Catherine of Siena

Jesus does not demand great action from us but simply surrender and gratitude.
—Saint Therèse of Lisieux

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the words of our God will stand forever.
—Isaiah 40:8