Josemaria Escriva Quotes, Thoughts and Image

Either we learn to find the Lord in the ordinary everyday life or else we shall never find him

Don't say, "That person bothers me." Think: "That person sanctifies me".

To begin is for everyone. To persevere is for saints.

You need a heart which is in love, not an easy life, to achieve happiness.

Put your heart aside. Duty comes first. But when fulfilling your duty, put your heart into it. It helps.

You're bored? That's because you keep your senses awake and your soul asleep.

All the things that are now worrying you can be put into a smile which shows your love of God.

If you have so many defects, why are you surprised to find defects in others?

When you approach the tabernacle remember that he has been waiting for you for twenty centuries.

Love our Lady. And she will obtain abundant grace to help you conquer in your daily struggle.

When you decide firmly to lead a clean life, chastity will not be a burden on you: it will be a crown of triumph.

An hour of study, for the modern apostle, is an hour of prayer.

The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results.

Faith, joy, optimism. But not the folly of closing your eyes to reality.

Compromise is a word found only in the vocabulary of those who have no will to fight.

You go to pray; to become a bonfire, a living flame, giving light and heat.

You strayed from the way and did not return because you were ashamed. It would be more logical if you were ashamed not to return.

He has much who needs least. Do not create necessities for yourself.

If you don't have a plan of life, you'll never have order.

Among us there is no place for the lukewarm. Humble yourself, and Christ will kindle in you again the fire of love.

Temptation is necessary to make us realize that we are nothing in ourselves.

When you see the storm coming, if you seek safety in that firm refuge which is Mary, there will be no danger of your wavering or going down.

If I love, there will be no hell for me.

There is need for a crusade of manliness and purity to counteract and nullify the savage work of those who think man is a beast. And that crusade is your work.

For everyone, whatever his state--single, married, widowed, or priest-chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love.

If you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith and love, our Lady will make sure she leads you very far along her Son's path.