“Unlike our bodily needs, which can all be satisfied, prayer
will never satisfy our spiritual need. In
prayer we only discover that our need for prayer goes on and on and on. We have to learn to be perpetually
dissatisfied. But we can learn that this
is what gives our lives that without which we could not otherwise live. For we have learnt to dwell not on ourselves
but on God.” ~ From Deep Calls to Deep by David Foster, OSB
“I have a lovely habit:
at night in my prayers I touch everyone I have seen that day; I shape my
heart like theirs and theirs like mine.”
~St. Teresa of Avila
“I need to know, we tell
ourselves. No, God answers softly, you
need to trust.” ~Joanna Weaver, Having a
Mary Heart in a Martha World
"Keep silent: smile quietly when a treasured trifle is taken from you and causes you pain. When things go of themselves, let them go-they leave you God." ~A Carthusian
Love these quotes Anne! I just read the Mary Heart book and that quote struck me too! Like a brick.
ReplyDeleteI loved the one by the Carthusian...their books are always filled with peace.
Have a blessed weekend.
Wow! What quotes to begin my day! Or any time of day. Great company
ReplyDeleteto be with...thanks Anne for posting these treasures! Now to find the books....God Bless.
These quotes are amazing, Anne! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove these, Anne...trying to pick a favorite. It would probably change from day to day. But today, I especially love St. Francis on his walk with God. Truly God does "adore"...if we can use that word, His creation. Hugs to you for sharing! xo
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