The Glorious Virgin did not have a stain in her birth because she was santified in her mother's womb and safeguarded there by angels.

The prayer of the monk is not perfect until he no longer recognizes himself or the fact that he is praying.

Men will surrender to the spirit of the age. They will say that if they had lived in our day, faith would be simple and easy. But in their day, they will say, things are complex; the Church must be brought up to date and made meaningful to the day's problems.

Regret not that which is past; and trust not to thine own righteousness.

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

These symbolize (Proverbs 30:14) the greedy and usurers whose teeth are swords and knifes which they use to devour the poor and steal their megger possessions. All of them are children of this world who consider the children of light to be stupid and believe themselves to be the prudent ones. Their prudence is their death.

Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge. We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for anyone who inadvertently killed his neighbor. Now the Lord has established a refuge of mercy, Mary, even for those who deliberately commit evil. Mary provides shelter and strength for the sinner.