53 Quotes by Josemaría Escrivá

Say the Holy Rosary. Blessed be that monotony of Hail Mary’s which purifies the monotony of your sins!

The heroic minute.- It is the time fixed for getting up.- Without hesitation: a supernatural reflection and.-.-.- up! The heroic minute: here you have a mortification that strengthens your will and does no harm to your body.

Among us there is no place for the lukewarm. Humble yourself, and Christ will kindle in you again the fire of love.

You go to pray; to become a bonfire, a living flame, giving light and heat.

For everyone, whatever his state – single, married, widowed, or priest-chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love.

It’s true he was a sinner. But don’t pass so final a judgement. Have pity in your heart and don’t forget that he may yet be an Augustine, while you remain just another mediocrity.

If you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith and love, our Lady will make sure she leads you very far along her Son’s path.

Don’t judge without having heard both sides. Even persons who think themselves virtuous very easily forget this elementary rule of prudence.

Holy Purity is granted by God when it is asked for with humility.