The moment I realized God existed, I knew that I could not do othewise than to live for Him Alone...Faith strips the mask from the world and renders meaningless such words as anxiety, danger and fear, so the believer goes through life calmly and peacefully, with profound joy--like a child, hand and hand with his mother.
Charles de FoucauldIt is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among them, sharing the human condition and being present to them in love.
Charles de FoucauldAnything that doesn't lead us to that - to better know and serve God - is a waste of time.
Charles de FoucauldWe should never forget the two axioms: 'Jesus is with me' and whatever happens, happens by the will of God.
Charles de Foucauld