Love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.

Pardon me, O perfections of my God, for having preferred imperfect and evil inclinations to Thee! Pardon me, O justice of my God, for having outraged Thee by my sins. Pardon me, O holiness of my God, for having so long stained Thy sight's purity by my sins. Pardon me, O mercy of my God, for having despised so long Thy mercy's voice. In deep sorrow and contrition, I cast myself at Thy feet: Have mercy on me.

If God causes you to suffer much, it is a sign that He certainly intends to make you a saint.

The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness

It is proper to ask for sorrow with Christ in sorrow, anguish with Christ in anguish, tears and deep grief because of the great affliction Christ endures for me.

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

A religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.