God has been pleased to compose this Little Company of persons of lowly condition and average intelligence. By his mercy, however, they have good will, which, by His grace, is increasing in them daily (V:267).
Quote of the Day – February 14
It is better to look on in wonder and remain silent at the sight of so many and such incomparable acts of kindness (V:263).
Quote of the Day – February 13
Life is short; its end is soon in view and God's judgment is fearsome to those leaving this life, of whom it is said: "They have not fulfilled their obligations; that is why the Lord has placed them among those who commit iniquity” (V:257).
Quote of the Day – February 12
We must not toy with promising things to God and then failing to keep our word to Him (V:256).
Quote of the Day – February 11
If the glory of the world is nothing but smoke, the contrary is solid good, when it is accepted in the right way (V:231).
Quote of the Day – February 10
God's divine goodness is merciful to us when it pleases Him to allow us to encounter blame and public contempt (V:230).
Quote of the Day – February 9
Life is short, the reward is great (V:220).
Quote of the Day – February 8
Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having to bear fruit, and even this is done gradually (V:219).
Quote of the Day – February 7
Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal good; may it please His Divine goodness to give us spiritual ones (V:217).
Quote of the Day – February 6
Act like those good pilots who, finding themselves tossed about by the storm, redouble their courage and turn the prow of their ships against the most furious waves of the sea, which seem to rise to engulf them (V:211).