Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.
Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.
The sleepy like to make excuses.
He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.
He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.
Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.