The knowledge that God has loved me beyond all limits will compel me to go into the world to love others in the same way.

Sacrifice is the essence of love, which is the essence of God.

It's a mistake to think that you must feel love to give it.

What a grand thing it is to be loved! What a far grander thing it is to love! The heart becomes heroic, by dint of passion.

I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for religion - I have shuddered at it. I shudder no more - I could be martyred for my religion - Love is my religion - I could die for that.

What a great thing, to be loved! What a greater thing still, to love! The heart becomes heroic though passion…if no one loved, the sun would go out.

If no one loved, the sun would go out.

It is possible to live twenty-four hours a day in a state of love. Every movement, every glance, every thought, and every word can be infused with love.

life is richest when you give each moment of each day to God with the prayer, "Let me receive your love and pour it out on these people so that I can represent you every minute of the day."

Occasional acts of dramatic service like this can go such a long way — not only in cementing intimacy as a couple, but in reminding the spouse who does the giving that to know Christ is to know service; to become like Christ is to become like a servant; to follow Christ is to follow the way of service.

Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.

"Where should I apply Perfume?" a young lady asked. "Where you want to be kissed."