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SAYINGS OF FR. THEODOSIUS FLORENTINI (1808 - 1865)

FR. THEODOSIUS FLORENTINI

“I need sisters who understand the cross. With them I can accomplish anything.”

“When a person has recognised and chosen a vocation, only one thing remains: to be faithful till the end.”

“Be thankful for the grace of your vocation.”

“Prayer, that is communion with God is as necessary for man as is breathing, as a connection of a plant to the earth, as the connection of a branch to the tree.”

“The need of the time is the will of God.”

“Have you made a vow? Then keep it; it is a sacred obligation.”

“Where Christ is, there is his Spirit, the Spirit of love.”

“Thus God leads us to various places towork for his honour and the for the good of people.”

“We must not count on success; we must just do our duty.”

SAYINGS OF BLESSED MARIA THERESA SCHERER (1825 - 1888)

“Living in the presence of God is a very powerful means of knowing what to do and what to leave behind, both within and without.”

“See to it that poverty is maintained unwaveringly.”

“God’s blessing can rest on our congregation and its members only through the closest connection with the Church.”

“Praying in the community is very powerful.”

“Be constantly concerned about the observance of poverty.”

“We want to do everything to live in peace.”

 “Do what lies in your power day after day.”

 “We must have courage and be strong.”

“… don’t expect to do beautiful work. There are enough people to do beautiful work, there is no need for the Sisters of Mercy.”

“That you have truly great trust in the Virgin Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, is truly the best thing, because through the intercession of the Mother of God we will obtain everything from God.”

“Much can be done, with and for God.”

 “Simply go the way of the Lord and seek nothing extraordinary.”

 “Let us be courageous and strong.”

 “Be patient, persevere, pray and trust God.”