QUOTATION: Straightening Out

I am but a crooked piece of iron, and have come into religion to be made straight by the hammer of mortification and penance.

 --St. Aloysius Gonzaga

QUOTATION: Angels on Judgement Day

It is to be feared that the angels, who are at present our guardians, will become our accusers at the day of judgment.

--St. Aloysius Gonzaga

QUOTATION: Loving God

He who wishes to love God does not truly love Him if he has not an ardent and constant desire to suffer for His sake.

--St. Aloysius Gonzaga

QUOTATION: Love of God

He who wishes to love God does not truly love Him if he has not an ardent and constant desire to suffer for His sake.

--St. Aloysius Gonzaga

QUOTATION: Suffering and Predestination

There is no more evident sign that anyone is a saint and of the number of the elect, than to see him leading a good life and at the same time a prey to desolation, suffering, and trials.

--St. Aloysius Gonzaga