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

The life of the body is the soul; the life of the soul is God.

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

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.

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 saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to do so. Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy as soon as they perceive in their heart the invitation of Christ.