Thomas of Villanova Professions : Saint Born : 1488 Died : September 8, 1555 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Thomas of Villanova If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor. If you wish God to anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy without waiting for them to ask you. Especially anticipate the needs of those who are ashamed to beg. To make them ask for alms is to make them buy it. Thomas of Villanova inspiration prayer faith Humility is the mother of many virtues because from it obedience, fear, reverence, patience, modesty, meekness and peace are born. He who is humble easily obeys everyone, fears to offend anyone, is at peace with everyone, is kind with all. Thomas of Villanova humility humble mother What great profit you gain from God when you are generous! You give a coin and receive a kingdom; you give bread from wheat and receive the Bread of Life; you give a transitory good and receive an everlasting one. You will receive it back, a hundred times more than you offered. Thomas of Villanova bread-of-life inspiration faith Similar Authors Albert Chmielowski saint Brigit of Kildare saint Bridget of Sweden saint Brendan saint Athanasius of Alexandria saint Arsenius the Great saint All Authors
