Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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