He prays best who does not know that he is praying.

Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey.

Anyone, then, who desires to live chastely in Christ Jesus, must flee not only the mouse of lust, but even from its very scent.

The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus very much. He runs away when we make the Sign of the Cross.

The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.

Our thoughts ought by instinct to fly upwards from animals, men and natural objects to their creator. If created things are so utterly lovely, how gloriously beautiful must he be who made them! The wisdom of the worker is revealed in his handiwork.

O name of Mary! Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of Her devout clients!