To defend his purity, Saint Francis of Assisi rolled in the snow, Saint Benedict threw himself into a thorn bush, and Saint Bernard plunged into an icy pond... You - what have you done?
Josemaria EscrivaThe holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results.
Josemaria EscrivaWhen 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.
Josemaria EscrivaMany Christians take their time and have leisure enough in their social life (no hurry here). They are leisurely, too, in their professionally activities, at table and recreation (no hurry here either). But isn't it strange how those same Christians find themselves in such a rush and want to hurry the priest, in their anxiety to shorten the time devoted to the most holy sacrifice of the altar?
Josemaria Escriva