If I saw the gates of hell open and I stood on the brink of the abyss, I would not despair; I would not lose hope of mercy, because I would trust in …

- Gemma Galgani

O Jesus, if I but considered attentively your immense solicitude for me, how greatly should I not excel in every virtue? Pardon me, O Jesus, so much …

- Gemma Galgani

Do grant, oh my God, that when my lips approach Yours to kiss You, I may taste the gall that was given to You; when my shoulders lean against Yours, …

- Gemma Galgani

If you really want to love Jesus, first learn to suffer, because suffering teaches you to love.

- Gemma Galgani

There is a school in Heaven, and there one has only to learn how to love. The school is in the Cenacle; the Teacher is Jesus; the matter taught is Hi…

- Gemma Galgani

'Look Daughter, and learn how to love' and He showed me His five open wounds.

- Gemma Galgani

I should willingly give every drop of my blood to please Him and to prevent sinners offending Him. I shall be satisfied only when I am a victim to ma…

- Gemma Galgani

Jesus, Food of strong souls, strengthen me, purify me, make me godlike

- Gemma Galgani

Can You see that as soon as the day breaks I think of You? As evening comes, I am near You. I am near You at every moment. I love You, Jesus!

- Gemma Galgani