“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ArchBishop Fulton J. Sheen
Inspirational thoughts
Suffering…
“Sometimes my worst day- one filled with pain and suffering- in the eyes of God, is my best day if I’ve born it cheerfully and I’ve born it with love.” Mother Angelica
God’s generosity
“God asks little, but He gives much.” St. John Chrysostom
Helping God?
“God is not a slot machine. We don’t go to God to get something; we go to give something.” -Mother Angelica
God’s Providence
“The world is like a giant puzzle with pieces that fit together only in the Christian vision.” ArchBishop Fulton J. Sheen
Guardian angels
“My holy Guardian Angel, cover me with your wing. With your fire light the road that I’m taking. Come, direct my steps… help me, I call upon you. Just for today.” St. Therese of Lisieux
The little things
“Why not learn to enjoy the little things-there are so many of them.” St. John Chrysostom
Selfless
“The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others.” St. John Chrysostom
Listening to God
“I must listen as God speaks to my soul through good thoughts, inspirations, and intuitions.” Mother Angelica
God’s mercy
“Even if we have thousands of acts of great virtue to our credit, our confidence in being heard must be based on God’s mercy and His love for men. Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved.” St. John Chrysostom