Gertrude the Great

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Every time we look at the Blessed Sacrament our place in heaven is raised forever.
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Blessed
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I understand that, each time we contemplate with desire and devotion the Host in which is hidden Christ's Eucharistic Body, we increase our merits in heaven and secure special joys to be ours later in the beatific vision of God
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Joy
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Bodily and spiritual affliction are the surest sign of Divine predilection. Gratitude for suffering is a precious jewel for our heavenly crown... Man should always firmly believe that God sends just that trial which is most beneficial for him.
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Spiritual
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Let the soul who is desirous of advancing in perfection hasten to My Sacred Heart.
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Heart
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Angels constantly guard the clients of this Blessed Virgin from the assaults of Hell.
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Blessed
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It is a fearful mistake to believe that because our wishes are not accomplished they can do no harm.
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Mistake
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Soften my hard self-opinionatedness, which time has hardened so exceedingly!
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Self Confidence
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Property -- the more common it becomes the more holy it becomes.
- Gertrude the Great
Collection: Common