“The most glorious and desirable death is that which surprises us with arms in our hands for the service of the Lord.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, death will hold no fear for me if my days are spent serving You in whatever way Your will is...
“Night follows day, sadness follows joy, and opposition public applause, in order that our souls may abide in God alone, who is above all change.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Dear Lord, when I am surrounded by change and conflict, I look to you...
No matter where we are or what we are doing, we will always be tempted and distressed; that is our cross. If we wish to follow Jesus Christ, we must carry it (I:562).
God is sovereignly glorified by our abandonment to His direction, without our discussing the reason for His Will, except to say that His Will is His reason and His reason is His Will (I:551).
