Catherine of Siena

The soul, who is lifted by a very great and yearning desire for the honor of God and the salvation of souls, begins by exercising herself, for a certain space of time, in the ordinary virtues, remaining in the cell of self-knowledge, in order to know better the goodness of God towards her. ”

As the hart desires the spring of living water, so my soul desires to leave the prison of this dark body and see You in truth. ”

In the light of faith I am strong, constant, and persevering. ”

You, Eternal Trinity, are my Creator, and I am the work of Your hands, and I know through the new creation which You have given me in the blood of Your Son, that You are enamored of the beauty of Your workmanship. ”