St Angela Merici, patron of the sick, disabled and physically challenged people and those grieving the loss of parents
“Do not lose heart, even if you should discover that you lack qualities necessary for the work to which you are called. He who called you will not desert you, but the moment you are in need he will stretch out his saving hand.”
“Reflect that in reality you have a greater need to serve [the poor] than they have of your service.”
“Keep to the ancient way and custom of the Church, established and confirmed by so many Saints under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. And live a new life. Pray, and get others to pray, that God not abandon His Church, but reform it as He pleases, and as He sees best for us, and more to His honor and glory.”
“Consider that the devil doesn’t sleep, but seeks our ruin in a thousand ways.”
“We must give alms. Charity wins souls and draws them to virtue.”
“Strive to be faithful to that which God has called you.”
“Beware of trying to accomplish anything by force.”
“You will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used except in necessity.”
“Disorder in society is the result of disorder in the family.”
“Do now what you wish to have done when your moment comes to die.”