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

For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

What seems to me white, I will believe black if the hierarchical Church so defines.

We should not have a petty regard for God's gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.

Let me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me see myself as an ulcerous sore running with every horrible and disgusting poison.

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