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“Looking upon You, he who loves himself and not You does You great wrong. If, when the soul sees You in [Your suffering], it flies from the sufferings that would make it resemble You, its love for You is imperfect; for it does not wish to be made like You, and therefore has but little desire to suffer for You.” ~St. John of Ávila

“Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of those which should be especially dear to us. And why? Because it honours Christ Jesus not only in one of His states or particular mysteries, but in the generality and totality of His love, wherein all His mysteries find their deepest meaning.” ~Bl. Columba Marmion

“Let us love each other in the Sacred Heart. Let us love Him for each other; love Him under all circumstances and take for a motto: ‘Thy will be done.’ Love and do what you will, for whoever possesses love has all.” ~St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

“I believe when Jesus passed by, the children cried, ‘Sweetness is passing.’” ~St. Teresa of Calcutta

It is useful; nay, it is necessary to honor the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ with singular devotion. It is your refuge; you must fly to it in all your necessities to draw from it the consolation and all the help that you need. Even though all men should abandon and forget you, Jesus will be your one faithful friend. He will always keep you in His Heart. Trust in Him: Rest upon Him. ~John Justus Lanspergius

“Look, brothers, here you have the Scriptures of God: This epistle is canonical. Throughout all nations it is recited. It is held by the authority of the whole earth. It has edified the whole earth. You are here told by the Spirit of God: Love is God. Now if you dare, go against God, and refuse to love your brother!” ~St. Augustine