Quotations by Saints

By Mr. JUSTIN A.KATTAR

 

1.God has not created us for this earth; neither does He preserve our lives that we may become rich and enjoy amusements. He has created us, and preserves us, that we may acquire eternal happiness. - Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) Bishop, Doctor of the Church

2. If one loves human love, there naturally arises the need to commit oneself completely to the service of ‘fair love,’ because love is fair, it is beautiful. - Venerable Pope John Paul II (1920-2005)

3.Never give a hollow greeting of peace or turn away when someone needs your love. Bind yourself to no oath lest it prove false, but speak the truth with heart and tongue. - Saint Benedict of Nursia (480-547)

4. He who aspires to the grace of God must be pure, with a heart as innocent as a child's. Purity of heart is to God like a perfume sweet and agreeable. - Saint Nicholas of Flue (1417-1487)

5. Pursue the work of salvation on which you have so piously embarked so that you may receive from our Lord God the eternal reward of your labors. - Pope Saint Gregory II (669-715) Memorial Day: February 11

6. I know what my duty is. With the grace of God, I will carry it out to the end without hatred towards anyone, and without fear from anyone. - Blessed Alojzije Stepinac (1898-1960) Cardinal, Memorial day: February 10