Soubirous Bernadette Quotes & Sayings

The Blessed Virgin used me like a broom, and then put me back in my place. — Bernadette Soubirous

What will be the crown of those who, humble within and humiliated without, have imitated the humility of our Savior in all its fullness! — Bernadette Soubirous

The living have never shown me how to live. — George Santayana

Fate is cruel but maybe not random. Nature (meaning Death) always wins but that doesn't mean we have to bow and gravel to it. — Donna Tartt

I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them. I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home. There I shall find my Mother in all the splendor of her glory. I shall delight with her in the joy of Jesus himself in perfect safety. — Bernadette Soubirous

I think of my own work as part of a decades-long conversation about books and reading with people I will mainly never meet. — Michael Dirda

Unity is strength ... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. — Mattie J.T. Stepanek

It is loving the Cross that one finds one heart, for Divine Love cannot live without suffering. — Bernadette Soubirous

Love overcomes, love delights, those who love the Sacred Heart rejoice. — Bernadette Soubirous

Why must we suffer? Because here below pure Love cannot exist without suffering. O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours. — Bernadette Soubirous

There's trouble in every house, and some in the street.
Irish Proverb — Dorien Kelly

Watch over me, Father, so that everything I do may be with the intention of pleasing Jesus. — Bernadette Soubirous

It is so good, so sweet and above all, so beneficial to suffer. — Bernadette Soubirous

The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health.' — Bernadette Soubirous

He seemed to think we were on the same page. I wasn't even sure we were reading the same book. — Jodie Andrefski

You are never stronger ... than when you land on the other side of despair. — Zadie Smith

O Jesus and Mary, let my entire consolation in this world be to love you and to suffer for sinners. — Bernadette Soubirous

My Jesus, fill my heart with so much love that one day it will break just to be with you. My Jesus, you know I have placed you as a seal on my heart. Remain there always. — Bernadette Soubirous

The natural desire of good men is knowledge. — Leonardo Da Vinci

My hope is in you, Lord. Be my refuge, for You are my strength ... Into Your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, Lord, God of Truth. — Bernadette Soubirous

I really feel that if you're gonna be good, you gotta practice ... Practice whatever the hell you do. — Ray Charles

I found a certain kind of music congenial to me; it never occurred to me to write music that was academically acceptable. — Carlisle Floyd