Ingratitude is the soul's enemy... Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the streams of grace.
Bernard of ClairvauxWhen God forgives a sinner who humbly confesses his sin, the devil loses his dominion over the heart he had taken.
Bernard of ClairvauxO Blessed Mary, whoever loves you honors God; whoever serves you pleases God; whoever invokes your holy name with a pure heart will infallibly receive the object of his petition.
Bernard of Clairvaux