Birth: 1611 Death: February 12, 1691
In order to form a habit of conversing with GOD continually, and referring all we do to Him, we must at first apply to Him with some diligence: but t….
We can do little things for God; I turn the cake that is frying on the pan for love of him, and that done, if there is nothing else to call me, I pro….
I drove away from my mind everything capable of spoiling the sense of the presence of God.... I just make it my business to persevere in His holy pre….
There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God; those only can comprehend it who ….
In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our….
To worship God in truth is further to admit that we are entirely contrary to Him, and that He is willing to make us like Himself if we desire it. Who….
We ought to seek God's assistance in our affairs just as they happen..
Prayer is nothing else than a sense of God's presence.
It is enough for me to pick up but a straw from the ground for the love of God..
Lift up your hearts to Him, sometimes even at your meals, and when you are in company; the least little remembrance will always be acceptable to Him.….
My God, since you are with me and since, by Your will, I must occupy myself with external things, please grant me the grace to remain with You, in Yo….
That we ought to give ourselves up to GOD, with regard both to things temporal and spiritual, and seek our satisfaction only in the fulfilling of His….
The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God - that is, every moment to take great pleasure that God is with you.
That we should establish ourselves in a sense of GOD’s Presence, by continually conversing with Him. That it was a shameful thing to quit His convers….
The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in His divine company, speaki….
A little lifting up of the heart suffices; a little remembrance of God, an interior act of adoration, even though made on the march and with sword in….
Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person w….
Were I a preacher, I should preach above all other things, the practice of the Presence of God.... Those who have the gale of the Holy Spirit go forw….
We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speak to Him frankly and plainly, and implore His assistance in our affairs..
Good when He gives, supremely good; Nor less when He denies: Afflictions, from His sovereign hand, Are blessings in disguise..
There's no greater lifestyle and no greater happiness than that of having a continual conversation with God..