Quotes about Devotion

A life devoted to trifles, not only takes away the inclination, but the capacity for higher pursuits. The truths of Christianity have scarcely more influence on a frivolous than on a profligate character.

The secret heart is fair devotion's temple; there the saint, even on that living altar, lights the flame of purest sacrifice, which burns unseen, not unaccepted.

Love never reasons, but profusely gives; it gives like a thoughtless prodigal its all, and then trembles least it has done to little.

The Fathers of the Church say that prayer, properly understood, is nothing other than becoming a longing for God.

Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.'" (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

Faith is only as good as the one in whom it's invested.

Find the person who will love you because of your differences and not in spite of them and you have found a lover for life.

That Mary had chosen to do the best thing, and that it would not be taken from her." Martha spoke as matter-of-factly as she would about the weather. "I saw then that there are many ways to serve our Lord. Some like you and I do it through action. Others like Mary do it through reverence.

Jesus was loyal to his apostles, with full knowledge of their cowardice. He was loyal to the poor, accepting the criticism of the Pharisees, so the destitute would never feel deserted. He was loyal to his father, accomplishing his will even unto death.

The moral code of Heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage.

You are rewarded not according to your work or your time but according to the measure of your love.

Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. Tackle the day's work that he charges you with, and he will give you the power to accomplish it.