contemplation

“The surprising thing is that the intimate healing spirituality brings into our lives, is hidden in the muck and the mire of the very things about ourselves we wish weren’t true.” ~James Finley

“For I tell you this: one loving, blind desire for God alone is more valuable in itself, more pleasing to God and to the saints, more beneficial to your own growth, and more helpful to your friends, both living and dead, than anything else you could do.” ~The Cloud Of Unknowing

“Contemplation is nothing else but a secret, peaceful, and loving infusion of God, which if admitted, will set the soul on fire with the Spirit of love.” ~St. John of the Cross

“It is foolish to think that we will enter heaven without entering into ourselves.” ~St. Teresa of Avila

“He makes Himself known to those who, after doing all that their powers will allow, confess that they need help from Him.” ~Origen of Alexandria

“If then we have angels, let us be sober, as though we were in the presence of tutors; for there is a demon present also.” ~St. John Chrysostom

“Service is: God in us, loving God in others.” ~Father Thomas Keating

“If wishing to correct another, you are moved to anger, you gratify your own passion. Do not lose yourself in order to save another.” ~Abbott Macarius

“Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. So by their fruits you will know…

“He’ll do anything he can to save us. He’ll do everything he can to save us.” ~Father James Coles