We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature — trees, flowers, grass — grows in silence. … We need silence to be able to touch souls. — St. Teresa of Kolkata

He did submit himself unto the elements, unto cold and heat, hunger and thirst, concealing his power and despoiling himself thereof in the likeness of man, in order that he might teach us weak mortals with what patience we ought to bear…

said: “I am ‘the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord.”’ —John 1:23

One of the signs of the genuineness of inspirations, especially extraordinary ones, is peace and tranquility of heart in those who receive them, since the Holy Spirit is indeed powerful, but with a strength that is gentle, mild, and…

It is good for us to encounter troubles and adversities from time to time, for trouble often compels a man to search his own heart. It reminds him that he is an exile here, and that he can put his trust in nothing in this world. — St.…

The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter. Those who fall alone remain alone in their fall, and they value their souls little since they entrust it to themselves…