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“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

“To love is to will the good of the other.” ~Thomas Aquinas

“The soul is in God and God is in the soul. God is closer to us than water is to a fish.” ~Catherine of Siena

“Do not be afraid because your prayer has been heard.” ~Luke 1:13

“The rest which flows from unceasing prayer needs to be sought at all costs, even when the flesh is itchy, the world alluring, and the demons noisy.” ~Henri Nouwen