24 Quotes by Margaret Mary Alacoque

Until we have acquired genuine prayer, we are like people teaching children to begin to walk.

Crosses, contempt, sorrows and afflictions are the real treasures of the lovers of Jesus Christ crucified.

Have recourse trustfully to Gods loving kindness and He will not forsake you, for He longs to bestow His graces. Though you may have had the misfortune to offend Him, He is always ready to receive you, provided you return humbly to Him.

I think He intends to try you like gold in the crucible, so as to number you amongst His most faithful servants. Therefore you must lovingly embrace all occasions of suffering, considering them as precious tokens of His love. To suffer in silence and without complaint is what He asks of you.

Do nothing through human respect and, when it assails you, say: I shall do neither more nor less for the eyes of creatures. O my God, since I wish to please Thee alone, it suffices that Thou seest me everywhere.

The cross is a precious treasure to be kept secret, lest we be robbed of it.