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.

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.

He who is devout to the Virgin Mother will certainly never be lost.

Just as the commander of an army pitches his camp, studies the strength and defenses of a fortress, and then attacks it on its weakest side, in like manner, the enemy of our human nature studies from all sides our theological, cardinal, and moral virtues. Wherever he finds us weakest and most in need regarding our eternal salvation, he attacks and tries to take us by storm.

It is not the finest wood that feeds the fire of Divine love, but the wood of the Cross.

For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.

Among the many signs of a lively faith and hope we have in eternal life, one of the surest is not being overly sad at the death of those whom we dearly love in our Lord.