The way to Heaven is straight and narrow: they who wish to arrive at that place of bliss by walking in the paths of pleasure shall be disappointed; and therefore few reach it, because few are willing to use violence to themselves in resisting temptations.
Alphonsus LiguoriMary having co-operated in our redemption with so much glory to God and so much love for us, Our Lord ordained that no one shall obtain salvation except through her intercession.
Alphonsus LiguoriAfter the love which we owe Jesus Christ, we must give the chief place in our heart to the love of His Mother Mary.
Alphonsus LiguoriOur Faith will never be true unless it is united to that of St. Peter and the Pontiff, his successors.
Alphonsus LiguoriNew revelations regarding faith or morals ... have always been abhorred and challenged in the Church ... Hence, the Sovereign Pontiffs, the Councils, and the Fathers have been most careful to reject all novelties or new doctrines on matters of faith which differed from those already received.
Alphonsus Liguori