Quotes about Grace
We grow weary, of course, but God is unwearied in giving us new strength.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Thus He did at a marriage feast what He would not do in a desert; He worked in the full gaze of men what He had refused to do before Satan. Satan asked Him to turn stones into bread in order that He might become an economic Messias; His mother asked Him to change water into wine that He might become a Savior.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
It is not wisdom that saves; it is ignorance! There is no redemption for the fallen
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Every sorrow is really the "Shade of His Hand outstretched caressingly."
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Our hearts will let in God, if we purify them. Blessings come to those who put themselves in an environment of love.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
It was only after Adam and Eve had by sin lost the inner effulgence of grace that they became conscious of the fact that they were naked. They felt the need for clothes to cover their newfound shame; previously their bodies had Glowed with a man mantle of charity woven by the fingers of God. It is almost universally true that excessive external display betrays an inner poverty and nakedness of the soul.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Only those who die with Him will live with Him.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
The man who says, 'I am so stupid,' instead of 'Lord be merciful to me, I sinner,' is still far from rebirth.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
We give up our time, and get His eternity; we give up our sin, and receive His grace; we give up petty loves, and receive the Flame of Love.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
What have I done to deserve this' if a cry of pride. What did Jesus do? What did Mary do? Let there be no complaint against God for sending a cross; let there only be wisdom enough to see that Nary is there making it lighter, making it sweeter, making it hers.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
It meant nothing to teach men to be good unless He also gave them the power to be good
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Before He gives strength, He makes us feel our emptiness.
— Bishop Fulton J. Sheen