grappling with divinity

“From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her Son and the Son of God!” ~St. John Paul II

“Marriage is meant to be one of the ways in which you die to yourself out of love for Christ and love for others that conforms you to Christ.” ~Fr. Mike Schmitz

“Choose the meekness of Moses and you will find your heart which is a rock changed into a spring of water.” ~Amma Syncletica of Alexandria

“The interesting thing is that when you can forgive people for not being God, then you can celebrate that they are a reflection of God, a reflection of God’s great unconditional love.” ~Henri Nouwen

“May God ever grant you, my holy daughter, his holy grace so that in all things you may employ yourself in his holy love and service, as is your obligation, since that is why he created and redeemed you.” ~St. John of the Cross

“Humility is to know who God is and who we are in relation to this God. This knowing leads to worship, gratitude, and obedience.”~ Charles Ringma

“God loves your effort, not your perfection.” -St. Paisios of Mt. Athos

“The splendour of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” -St Therese of Lisieux

“Contemplation is naught else than a secret, peaceful and loving infusion from God, which, if it be permitted, enkindles the soul with the spirit of love.” -Saint John of the Cross