My failures may be my greatest successes. It is in failure that I have often drawn closer to God, learn to depend more on Him than myself, gained self-knowledge, and seen things in their right perspective. Mother Angelica closedependdraw share on social
Men are not born saints with special gifts and privileges. They fight against the world, the flesh and the devil, and as they conquer, the spirit of Jesus begins to shine through with more clarity. Mother Angelica bearbeginclarity Change image and share on social
Jesus feels my sorrow greater than I, for his love is infinite, and he suffers in an infinite way. Mother Angelica feltgreatinfinite Change image and share on social
Jesus made Himself available to everyone. Unlike former prophets and the religious men of His day, who often kept themselves aloof, Jesus was easy to approach and always ready to give his help. Mother Angelica aloofapproachday Change image and share on social
I am not like a pebble on the beach - a grain of sand on the seashore or just one of millions of human beings past, present and future. No, I am a unique human being loved by God as if I were an only child - the only fruit of his creative powers. Mother Angelica beachbeingchild share on social
Obedience is a strong virtue, capable of making me master of my emotions by giving me more strength to conquer my pride as I submit to those above me out of respect for their God-given authority and those below me out of love. Mother Angelica authoritycapableconquer share on social
No man can see God in this life and live because His glory would annihilate our poor, weak human nature. Mother Angelica annihilateglorygod Change image and share on social
At Baptism, I received grace - that quality that makes me share in the very nature of God. Mother Angelica baptismgodgrace Change image and share on social
Humility is preserved when I give credit where credit is due - to God. Mother Angelica creditduegive Change image and share on social
Married life has become to many a necessary burden, but a burden that is shed very easily. Mother Angelica burdeneasilylife Change image and share on social
