"Development requires attention to the spiritual life, a serious consideration of the experiences of trust in God, spiritual fellowship in Christ, reliance upon God’s providence and mercy, love and forgiveness, self-denial, acceptance of others, justice, and peace." Source: Pope Benedict XVI, CARITAS IN VERITATE (Charity in Truth), 6/29/2009
"O my most amiable, most sweet, most be loved Jesus, my Life, my Hope, my Treasure, the only Love of my soul; oh, what has it cost Thee to remain thus in the midst of us in this Sacrament! Thou hadst to die, that Thou mightest thus dwell amongst us on our altars; and then, [...]
"In silence and quiet the devout soul advances in virtue and learns the hidden truths of Scripture." Source: Thomas a’ Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, Dover Thrift Editions, 1940.