Perfection does not consist in macerating or killing the body, but in killing our perverse self-will.
CATHERINE OF SIENANails were not enough to hold God-and-man nailed and fastened on the Cross, had not love held Him there.
More Catherine of Siena Quotes
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We trust and believe in what we love.
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You must believe in truth that whatever God gives or permits is for your salvation.
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Too great pity is the greatest cruelty.
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Father, I am hungry; for the love of God give this soul her food, her Lord in the Eucharist
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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.
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The devil fears hearts on fire with love of God.
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We will be humble as we are obedient, and as obedient as we are humble.
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God cannot leave us. It is just that our soul is so vast, we do not always feel His lips upon the veil.
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Every evil, harm and suffering in this life comes from the love of riches.
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One who knows more, loves more.
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Out of darkness is born the light.
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Make yourself a “capacity” and I will make myself a “torrent.”
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People become like what they love.
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Make two homes for thyself, my daughter. One actual home and the other a spiritual home which thou are to carry with thee always.
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To a brave man, good and bad luck are like his left and right hand. He uses both.
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