Charles De Foucauld Quotes & Sayings

What is this peace, different from that which the world gives? This peace is the one your love gives ... a peace greater than suffering, not a peace without war, but a peace in spite of war, during war, above war, the peace of the soul, having, through love, its whole life in heaven and thus enjoying the peace of heaven in spite of everything which may happen on earth around it and against it. - from Michel Carrouges, Soldier of the Spirit — Charles De Foucauld

Father of mine, I abandon myself to you, make of me that which is pleasing to you. Whatever you might do to me, I thank you. — Charles De Foucauld

The one thing we owe absolutely to God is never to be afraid of anything. — Charles De Foucauld

The moment I realized that God existed, I knew that I could not do otherwise than to live for him alone ... Faith strips the mask from the world and reveals God in everything. It makes nothing impossible and renders meaningless such words as anxiety, danger, and fear, so that the believer goes through life calmly and peacefully, with profound joy- like a child, hand in hand with his mother. — Charles De Foucauld

You have only one model, Jesus. Follow, follow, follow him, step by step, imitating him, sharing his life in every way. — Charles De Foucauld

We should never forget the two axioms: 'Jesus is with me' and whatever happens, happens by the will of God. — Charles De Foucauld

Above all, always see Jesus in every person, and consequently treat each one not only as an equal and as a brother or sister, but also with great humility, respect and selfless generosity. — Charles De Foucauld

The moment I realized God existed, I knew that I could not do othewise than to live for Him Alone ... Faith strips the mask from the world and renders meaningless such words as anxiety, danger and fear, so the believer goes through life calmly and peacefully, with profound joy
like a child, hand and hand with his mother. — Charles De Foucauld

To receive the grace of God you must go to the desert and stay awhile. — Charles De Foucauld

Anything that doesn't lead us to that - to better know and serve God - is a waste of time. — Charles De Foucauld

What great faith our Lord Jesus Christ asks of us - and how just that is. Do we not owe him such faith? It looks impossible to us, but Jesus is Master of the impossible. — Charles De Foucauld

It is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among them, sharing the human condition and being present to them in love. — Charles De Foucauld

To love anyone is to hope in him for always. From the moment at which we begin to judge anyone, to limit our confidence in him, from the moment at which we identify him with what we know of him and so reduce him to that, we cease to love him and he ceases to be able to be better. — Charles De Foucauld

Cry the Gospel with your whole life. — Charles De Foucauld

The absence of risk is a sure sign of mediocrity. — Charles De Foucauld

As soon as I came to believe there was a God, I understood that I could not do otherwise than live only for him. — Charles De Foucauld