The love of God is as salt is to food,
making our actions into a perfect dish
to set before the Lord of all things.

 
Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century

Consider all the past as nothing,
and say like David: Now, I begin to love my God.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

Let us die to ourselves that we might live for Christ.

 
St. Columban, 6th century

These are the sacrifices most pleasing to God:
mercy, humility, praise, peace, charity.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

Strive to please God in all things.
He will repay you for all that you do.
 

 
Bl. Marie Riviere, 19th century

As God possesses all things,
those who possess God will lack nothing.

 
St. Cyprian of Carthage, 3rd century

Why do you delay, since from this very moment
you can love God in your heart?

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

By our actions we tell God of our love.

 
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 20th century