Obedience to a confessor is the most acceptable offering which we can make to God, and the most secure way of doing the divine will.
Faith consists, not in ignorance, but in knowledge, and that, not only of God, but also of the divine will.
There is no ground for supposing that matter and energy existed before [the Big Bang] and were suddenly galvanized into action. For what could distinguish that moment from all other moments in eternity? It is simpler to postulate creation ex nihilo-Divine will constituting Nature from nothingness.
The ultimate binding element in the medieval order was subordination to the divine will and its earthly representatives, notably the pope.
In all the events of life, you must recognize the Divine will. Adore and bless it, especially in the things which are the hardest for you.
Only one thing is necessary in your anguish: bear everything with resignation to the Divine Will; for this will help you to attain your eternal salvation. Hope with a lively faith and you will receive everything from Almighty God.
It is my unmistakable belief that not a blade of grass moves but by the divine will.
O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all you necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity.
The good pleasure of God is an act of the divine will freely and effectively determining all things.
I bear you my witness that the Savior is closer to us than you have any idea. He will be close to you and the powers divine will be at your side when you have nowhere else to turn.
Our Lady listens attentively to what God wants, ponders what she doesn't fully understand and asks about what she doesn't know. Then she gives herself completely to doing the divine will.
God can not be for, and against the same thing at the same time.
