Quotes from Basilea Schlink

It takes spiritual authority to bless others. Many Christians say, "God bless you," but one clearly senses that although the words express a kind wish, they lack real spiritual authority.

Only good things come from God's hands. He never gives you more than you can bear. Every burden prepares you for eternity.

The angels of God are bright and shining beings, emanating light and mirroring the glory of God.

Prayer means talking over with Jesus everything that happens from morning until night.

Prayer means lovingly contemplating the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, allowing our hearts to be enkindled to praise and adore the love and omnipotence of the most blessed Trinity.

Prayer means rushing to the Father as His child. It means asking and receiving, loving and thanking Him.

In the darkest of nights cling to the assurance that God loves you, that He always has advice for you, a path that you can tread and a solution to your problem.

Only if divine love burns in your heart can you awaken in a state of readiness, shaking off the paralyzing sleep that will overcome all humanity, believers and nonbelievers alike.

God never disappoints anyone who places his trust in Him.