Quotemeal for Monday, March 26, 1956

"Above all the grace and gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self."

— Francis of Assisi

More Quotemeal

"Blessed is any weight, however overwhelming, which God has been so good as to fasten with His own hand upon our shoulders."

— F. W.Faber —

"The church of Christ has been founded by shedding its own blood, not that of others; by enduring outrage, not by inflicting it."

— Jerome —

"Those of us who are most familiar with the Spirit's promises are in the greatest danger. ... familiarity may not breed contempt, but it takes the edge off awe....."

— Jim McGuiggan —

"If I slip into the place that can be filled by Christ alone, making myself the first necessity to a soul instead of leading it to fasten upon Him, then I know....."

— Amy Carmichael —