If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.

Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.

Concerning the harsh treatment of the body for our Lord's sake, I would say, avoid anything that would cause the shedding even of a drop of blood.

Remember that the good angels do what they can to preserve men from sin and obtain God's honor. But they do not lose courage when men fail.

The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures.

The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness

We must speak to God as a friend speaks to his friend, servant to his master; now asking some favor, now acknowledging our faults, and communicating to Him all that concerns us, our thoughts, our fears, our projects, our desires, and in all things seeking His counsel.