“The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that they have no business on earth. They do not labour, but by contemplation alone they already live in heaven.” WorldEarthHeavenBirdWingsSaintContemplationLabour Book:St Anthony of Padua - The Sermons of St Anthony Source: St Anthony of Padua - The Sermons of St Anthony
“The saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to do so. Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy as soon as they perceive in their heart the invitation of Christ.” HeartMayMightWishStarsChristReadyQuietMercyShiningSaintPerceiveContemplationProvidenceInvitations Author:Anthony of Padua
