David Given Schwarm

How can you admire the heavens, my son, when you see that you are more permanent they they? For the heavens pass away, but you will abide for all eternity with Him forever. – St Gregory of Nyssa

There is nothing the devil fears so much, or so much tries to hinder, as prayer. – St Philip Neri

It is not the soul alone that should be healthy; if the mind is healthy in a healthy body, all will be healthy and much better prepared to give God greater service. – St Ignatius of Layola

We find rest in those we love, and provide a resting place to those who love us. – St Bernard of Clairvaux

Don’t think that pleasing God lies so much in doing a great deal as in doing it with good will, without possessiveness and the approval of men. – St John of the Cross

You will neve be happy if your happiness depends on getting solely what you want. Change the focus, get a new center, will what God wills, and your joy no man shall take from you.