Inspirational thoughts

“The only argument the world will listen to now is the argument of personal holiness. It has heard all the rest and rejected them.” Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

“Politeness is a way of showing externally the internal regard we have for others. Good manners are the shadows cast by virtues.” Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

“I don’t run away from a challenge because I’m afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.” – Nadia Comăneci, Romanian gymnast.

“To do God’s Will until death, that is the inner heart of all holiness.” Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

“Courage, courage, my daughters. Remember that God does not give anyone more trials than can be suffered and that His Majesty is with the afflicted.” St. Teresa of Avila

“Let us seek the grace of a cheerful heart, an even temper, sweetness, gentleness, and brightness of mind, as well as walking in His light, and by His grace. Let us pray to Him to give us the ever-abundant, ever-springing love, which overpowers and sweeps away the vexations of life by its own richness and strength, and which above all unites us to Him, Who is the fountain and center of all mercy, loving kindness and joy.” St. John Henry Cardinal Newman

“What a great favor God does to those he places in the company of good people!” St. Teresa of Avila

“So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life is a great balancing act.” – Dr. Seuss

“I suppose sooner or later in the life of everyone comes a moment of trial. We all of us have our particular devil who rides us and torments us, and we must give battle in the end.” Daphne Du Maurier, Rebecca

“I don’t think there is anyone who needs God’s help and grace as much as I do.  Sometimes I feel so helpless and weak.  I think that is why God uses me.  Because I cannot depend on my own strength, I rely on him twenty four hours a day.  If the day had even more hours then I would need his help and grace during those hours as well.  All of us must cling to God through prayer.”  St. Mother Teresa