The world is in a miserable state.
Those who are kindly, modest, merciful and just
will send out their streams for the good of others.
The pure of heart, peacemakers, and those ardent for truth
will order their lives so as to contribute to the common good.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

Let us earn the name of being considerate,
let us be generous.

 
St. Gregory Nazianzen, 4th century

We should dedicate ourselves to the activities
that please God himself.

 
St. Gregory of Agrigentum, 3rd century

Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending.
Lay first, the foundation of humility.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

Keep on making progress.
Be sure that your progress is in virtue, true faith,
and right living.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

Do not wish to be anything but what you are,
and try to be that perfectly.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

Above all the gifts that Christ gives his beloved ones
is that of overcoming self.

 
cf St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

Through obedience we become infinitely powerful.

 
St. Maximilian Kolbe, 20th century