It is infinitely easier to suffer in obedience to a human command than to accept suffering as free, responsible men.

The preaching of grace can only be protected by the preaching of repentance.

Love asks nothing in return, but seeks those who need it. And who needs our love more than those who are consumed with hatred and are utterly devoid of love.

the world exercises dominion by force and Christ and Christians conquer by service.

The first service that one owes to others consists in listening to them.

God honors some with great suffering and grants them the grace of martyrdom, while other are not tempted beyond their strength. But in every case it is one cross.

The Church is the Church only when it exists for others.