Quotes from 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.'

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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