Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.

It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.

To attribute to God, and not to self, whatever good one sees in oneself; but to recognize always that the evil is one's own doing, and to impute it on one's self.

The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.

Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

It is time now for us to rise from sleep.