The lover flies, runs and rejoices; he is free and nothing can restrain him. He gives all for all and has all in all.
The lover flies, runs and rejoices; he is free and nothing can restrain him. He gives all for all and has all in all.
Grant me, O God, strength and courage to restrain the desires of my heart, that I may be free to possess you, Amen.
He who knows how to suffer will enjoy much peace, and he is a conqueror of himself, the lord of the world, the friend of Christ, and an heir of Heaven.
Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing stronger, nothing higher, nothing more sublime, nothing more expansive, nothing more joyful, nothing more abundant, nothing more pleasing in Heaven or on earth ; because love is born of God, nor can it rest upon created things, but only in God
First keep yourself in peace and then you will be able to bring others to peace. The peaceable man does more good than one who is very learned.
He who is too sure in time of peace, will often show himself to be downcast or fearful in time of war.
Do not worry about tomorrow, it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.
Evil men sprout like weeds in the sun, like weeds that spread all through the garden. Their roots wrap round the stones and hold fast to every rock.