The sinner who suddenly realizes God’s love for him and then looks at his rejection of that love feels a loss similar to the death of a loved one. A deep void is created in the soul and a loneliness akin to the agony of death. Mother Angelica Read Quote
We must look at the personality of Jesus and see him under various circumstances – circumstances not unlike our own – and then praise him by imitating him to the best of our ability. Mother Angelica Read Quote
Love fills and empties simultaneously. It makes us reach out to God, ready to be pruned, recklessly desiring whatever the cost. It soothes the aching heart and then makes it thirst for more. Mother Angelica Read Quote
Jesus told us to learn from him how to be meek and humble of heart. We must look at his life if we are to have any concept of what humility is all about. Mother Angelica Read Quote
Man can and does rationalize his sins. He finds reasons for all his weakness, invents excuses that first calm and then deaden his conscience. He blames God, society, education, and environment for his wrong doing. Mother Angelica Read Quote
God has always worked wonders through his prophets to increase the faith of His chosen people or to correct their disobedience. Mother Angelica Read Quote
Salvation brings the soul a deep awareness of God’s love. Life takes on more meaning, for it now has a purpose. Mother Angelica Read Quote
Married life has become to many a necessary burden, but a burden that is shed very easily. Mother Angelica Read Quote
When our neighbor’s personality possesses harsh qualities, we show our love by not voluntarily provoking those qualities in any way. Past experience shows us what upsets a person, so in their presence we are careful not to do or say those things that cause anger. We are self-effacing. Mother Angelica Read Quote