“The poor have much to teach you. You have much to learn from them.”
— St. Vincent de Paul

“Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful!” — Psalm 149

“It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world!”
— St. Aloysius Gonzaga

“We are born to love, we live to love, and we will die to love still more.”
— St. Joseph Cafasso

“Be gentle to all, and stern with yourself.” — St. Teresa of Avila – Teresa of Jesus

“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” — Lamentations 3: 24-26

“Let every knee bend before Thee, O greatness of my God, so supremely humbled in the Sacred Host. May every heart love Thee, every spirit adore Thee and every will be subject to Thee!”
— St. Margaret Mary

“The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.”
— St. Anthony of Padua

“For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? This God is my strong refuge, and has made[a] my way safe. He made my feet like hinds’ feet, and set me secure on the heights. He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Thou hast given me the shield of thy salvation, and thy help made me great. Thou didst give a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip.”
— 2 Samuel 22:32-37

“The patient and humble endurance of the cross—whatever nature it may be—is the highest work we have to do.”
— St. Katharine Drexel