When we were little, we kept close to our mother in a dark alley or if dogs barked at us. Now, when we feel temptations of the flesh, we should run to the side of our Mother in Heaven, by realizing how she is to us, and by means of aspirations. She will defend us and lead us to the light.
Josemaria EscrivaThe holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results.
Josemaria EscrivaThere is no danger of exaggerating. We an never hope to fathom this inexpressible mystery nor will we ever be able to give sufficient thanks to our Mother for bringing us into such intimacy with the Blessed Trinity.
Josemaria EscrivaYou can be sure you are a man of God if you suffer injustice gladly and in silence.
Josemaria EscrivaThat conversation... was as dirty as a sewer! It is not enough for you to take no part in it. You must show your repugnance for it strongly!
Josemaria EscrivaChristian optimism is not a sugary optimism, nor is it a mere human confidence that everything will turn out all right. It is an optimism that sinks its roots into an awareness of our freedom, and the sure knowledge of the power of grace. It is an optimism that leads us to make demands on ourselves, to struggle to respond at every moment to God's call.
Josemaria Escriva