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I have called you by name;
you are mine. |
Isaiah 43:1 |
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A person’s love for God
depends on how deeply they are aware of God’s love for them.
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St. Diadochus of Photice, 5th century
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My soul thirsts for you, my God. |
Psalm 63:1 |
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The soul hungers for God,
and nothing but God can satiate it.
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St. John Vianney, 19th century
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I love you, O Lord, my strength. |
Psalm 18:1 |
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it is fitting for us as human beings to submit ourselves to God
and thereby become his friends.
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Diadochus of Photiké, 5th century
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Live a life worthy of the Lord
and please him in every way. |
Colossians 1:10 |
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For the one who loves God,
it is sufficient to please the one we love.
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St. Leo the Great, 5th century
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Your face, O Lord, I seek. |
Psalm 27:8 |
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Desire to see God, be fearful of losing him;
and find joy in everything that can lead to him.
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St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century
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The love of God compels us. |
2 Corinthians 5:14 |
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If you love God,
he will give you prosperity in this life, and everlasting happiness.
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St. Margaret of Scotland, 11th century
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My soul yearns for you in the night,
my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. |
Isaiah 26:9 |
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The true vision of God consists in this:
that the soul looks up to God, and never ceases to desire him.
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St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century
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Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence. |
1 Chronicles 16:11 |
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This is our glory; to persevere,
and to remain in the service of God.
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St. Irenaeus, 2nd century
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