The Christian knows that his or her life
is not a career after the manner of the world,
but a career after the manner of Christ.

 
Servant of God, Luis Maria Martinez, 20th century

Looking at Christ’s life,
we find that he is the best example.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

Whatever troubles are before you,
accept them cheerfully,
remembering whom you are trying to follow.

 
St. Mary MacKillop, 19th century

Do not be anointed with the evil odor
of the teachings of the prince of this world;
do not let him lead you captive,
away from the life that is set before you.

 
St. Ignatius of Antioch, 1st century

If you find that you have wandered away
from the shelter of God,
lead your heart back to him quietly and simply.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

The Christian knows that his or her life is not a career
after the manner of the world, but a career
after the manner of Christ who said of himself
that he had come to serve and not to be served.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

The business of this life
should not preoccupy us with its anxiety and pride,
so that we no longer strive with all the love of our heart
to be like our Redeemer, and to follow his example.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

Christ asks us to examine what is within us
and what takes place all around us,
to recognize the paths that lead to freedom.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century