Action and contemplation are very close companions; they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters.

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

For I have learnt for a fact that nothing so effectively obtains, retains and regains grace, as that we should always be found not high-minded before God, but filled with holy fear.

Pride only, the chief of all iniquities, can make us treat gifts as if they were rightful attributes of our nature, and, while receiving benefits, rob our Benefactor of His due glory.

The tears of those repenting are the wine of angels.

Love of Mary and devotion to her are a sure sign of obtaining eternal salvation.

Expect much of God, and he will do much for you.