No one is a martyr for a conclusion, no one is a martyr for an opinion; it is faith that makes martyrs.     — St. John Henry Newman  

I will sing of your mercy forever, Lord, proclaim your faithfulness through all ages.   — Psalm 89:2  

It is at the foot of the altar that we find the strength we need in our isolation.  — St. Damien

Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not in hand.  — St. Thomas Aquinas

Lord, give me the grace to work to bring about the things that I pray for. — St. Thomas More

The Hail Mary said well is the force that puts the devil to flight. It is the sanctification of the soul, the joy of the Angels, the melody of the Elect, the canticle of the New Testament, the delight of Mary, and the glory of the Holy…

We must set our hearts firmly in God and never withdraw them, because God alone is our peace, our consolation, and our glory! — St. Francis de Sales

This, then, is the full satisfaction of souls, this the happy life: to recognize piously and completely the one through whom you are led into the truth, the nature of the truth you enjoy, and the bond that connects you with the supreme…

Humble thyself in all things.  — Thomas à Kempis 

Philip said to him, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” — John 14:8-9