God himself is the very life of our being.
How happy we would be if every morning
our eyes were open to this truth:
the invisible presence of God.

 
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 19th century

When we are careless
and asleep in God's presence
it seems to us that it is God who is asleep
and neglectful of us.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

May the Lord be with you at all times,
and wherever you are,
may you be with him throughout all time.

 
St. Clare of Assisi, 13th century

We have our heaven within us.

 
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 19th century

Receive Christ with open outstretched hands,
for it was on his own hands that he sketched you;
he laid your foundations on the palm of his hands.

 
St. Andrew of Crete, 8th century

May your faith be increased
so as to realize the fact that you are never alone,
wherever you may be; the great God is with you.

 
St. Katharine Drexel, 20th century

God is everywhere, wholly immense;
and everywhere He is near.

 
St. Columban, 6th century

The whole Blessed Trinity dwells in us,
the whole of the mystery which will be our vision in heaven.
Penetrate beyond the veil of the soul to this inner sanctuary
where we live alone with God...a cherished solitude.

 
Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 19th century