Spiritual life is like living water that springs up from the very depths of our own spiritual experience. In spiritual life everyone has to drink from his or her own well.

There are those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge; that is curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others; that is vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve; that is Love.

If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself I you have resolved to abandon your sins.

With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.

There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.

The reason for our loving God is God.

It is a fault, not a virtue, to wish your humility recognized and applauded.