Catherine of Siena on achievement
Catherine of Siena80 quotes“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”
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We will be humble as we are obedient, and as obedient as we are humble.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Love transforms one into what one loves.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Don’t make it necessary for me to complain about you to Christ crucified. (There is no one else I can complain to, since there is no one greater than you on earth.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena The Devil often places himself upon the tongues of creatures, causing them to chatter nonsensically.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena You will do very well to refuse offices; for a man seldom fails to give offense in them. It ought to weary you simply to hear them mentioned.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena You know Me in you, and from this knowledge you will derive all that is necessary.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Enrich your soul in the great goodness of God: The Father is your table, the Son is your food, and the Holy Spirit waits on you and then makes His dwelling in you.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Start being brave about everything. Drive out darkness and spread light. Don’ look at your weaknesses. Realize instead that in Christ crucified you can do everything.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Hope comes from love, because people always trust in those they love.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Father, I am hungry; for the love of God give this soul her food, her Lord in the Eucharist
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena God cannot leave us. It is just that our soul is so vast, we do not always feel His lips upon the veil.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena God is closer to us than water is to a fish.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena It’s one of the properties of love to love what is loved by the person we love.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Do not be satisfied with little things, because God wants great things!
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena Make two homes for thyself, my daughter. One actual home and the other a spiritual home which thou are to carry with thee always.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena A full belly does not make for a chaste spirit.
Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena
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