“The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus very much. He runs away when we make the Sign of the Cross.” RunningJesusSacrificeHumilityPrayingDevilCrossesCatholicHumbleRunning AwayJesus Love Author:Anthony of Padua
“Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on such a reed, it will snap off and pierce his soul.” IfsMenSoulInspirationFaithFairsRootsCatholicRichesHollowSnapsPierceExteriorReedsSwampsCatholic Saint Author:Anthony of Padua
“Anyone, then, who desires to live chastely in Christ Jesus, must flee not only the mouse of lust, but even from its very scent.” GodChristianDesireJesusChristReligiousLordCatholicSaintChristian InspirationalLustObedienceTrust In GodScentMiceCommitment To GodConfidence In GodIntimacy With GodServant Of GodFollowing JesusFleeingDesire To LiveFriars Author:Anthony of Padua
“Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey.” LongChristianChristJourneyCrossesCatholicStaffTravelerLong Journey Author:Anthony of Padua
“The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.” SpiritProduceHumilitySweetCatholicFruitHoneySweet Fruit Author:Anthony of Padua