A single Mass offered for oneself during life may be worth more than a thousand celebrated for the same intention after death.
Anselm of CanterburyIt is impossible to save one's soul without devotion to Mary and without her protection.
Anselm of CanterburyGod does not delay to hear our prayers because He has no mind to give; but that, by enlarging our desires, He may give us the more largely.
Anselm of CanterburyRemove grace, and you have nothing whereby to be saved. Remove free will and you have nothing that could be saved.
Anselm of CanterburyThere is no inconsistency in God's commanding us not to take upon ourselves what belongs to Him alone. For to execute vengeance belongs to none but Him who is Lord of all; for when the powers of the world rightly accomplish this end, God himself does it who appointed them for the purpose.
Anselm of Canterbury