Try to keep yourself always in God’s presence
by simple attentiveness, and a loving gaze toward him.

 
Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection, 17th century

However softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us.
All one needs is to go into solitude
and look at Him within oneself.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

God himself
descended to be near those who are saddened,
to be with us in our tribulation.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

We ought not to be weary
of doing little things for the love of God,
who regards not the greatness of the work,
but the love with which it is performed.

 
Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, 17th century

The Blessed Trinity dwells in our souls.
It is wonderful to recall that.

 
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 19th century

Let us do everything with the knowledge
that God is dwelling within us,
that we may be his temples.

 
St. Ignatius of Antioch, 1st century

Think of God by day, by night, in whatever you are doing,
He is always near you and with you; do not neglect him.

 
'The Practice of the Presence of God', Br. Lawrence, 17th century

If God is far, that is your own doing.
Love, and he will draw near.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century