Respect for Silence

“There are times when, out of respect for silence, even good words are not spoken.”
-Benedict of Nursia

Perfection

“We show ourselves to be more perfect by aspiring to a still higher perfection.”
-Bernard of Clairvaux

"Come Back!"

“When the Word departs, the soul can only blurt out its one unrelenting desire: ‘Come back!’”
-Bernard of Clairvaux

My Favorite St. Francis Quote

“Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.”
-Francis of Assisi

Union with God

“Contemplation is a mystical union that cannot be described.”
-Gregory Palamas

The Virtue of Mercy

“The virtue of mercy means giving aid to all in need and approaching offenders with compassion.”
-Gregory Palamas

True Purity

“It is repentance that made us clean, compassion that made us ready and true desire for God that made us worthy.”
-Julian of Norwich