What grieves me most in my past offenses, O my loving God, is not so much the punishment I have deserved, as the displeasure I have given You, Who are worthy of infinite love. Alphonsus Liguori deservedispleasuregod Change image and share on social
With such thoughts in your mind, now that you have resolved to love Him and please Him with all your strength, your only fear should be to fear God too much and to place too little confidence in Him. Alphonsus Liguori confidencefeargod Change image and share on social
Ask those who love Him with a sincere love, and they will tell you that they find no greater or prompter relief amid the troubles of their life than in loving conversation with their Divine Friend. Alphonsus Liguori amidconversationdivine Change image and share on social
Nothing else is required than to act toward God, in the midst of your occupations, as you do, even when busy, toward those who love you and whom you love. Alphonsus Liguori actbusygod Change image and share on social
If you wish to strengthen your confidence in God still more, often recall the loving way in which He has acted toward you, and how mercifully He has tried to bring you out of your sinful life, to break your attachment to the things of earth and draw you to His love. Alphonsus Liguori actattachmentbreak share on social
Since His delights are to be with you, let yours be found in Him. Alphonsus Liguori delightfind Change image and share on social
Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends. Alphonsus Liguori acquireconfidencedear Change image and share on social
But You never reject a repentant and humble heart. Alphonsus Liguori hearthumblereject Change image and share on social
The heart of man is, so to speak, the paradise of God. Alphonsus Liguori godheartman Change image and share on social
God is displeased at the diffidence of souls who love Him sincerely and whom He Himself loves. Alphonsus Liguori diffidencedispleasegod Change image and share on social
