John of Avila Withdraw your heart from the world before God takes your body from it. Your life consists in drawing nearer to God. To do this you must endeavor to detach yourself from visible things and remember that in a short time they will be taken from you. John of Avila Dear brothers and sisters, I pray God may open your eyes and let you see what hidden treasures he bestows on us in the trials from which the world thinks only to flee. Shame turns into honor when we seek God's glory.
Present affliction become the source of heavenly glory.
To those who suffer wounds in fighting his battles God opens his arms in loving, tender friendship.