If, one day, I should offend God in any way, or grow remiss, though ever so little, in that which concerns His holy service and glory, I solemnly implore Him, rather let me die.

God inclines to shower His graces upon us, but our perverted will is a barrier to His generosity.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one's life, without being influenced in one's decision by any inordinate affection.

We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.

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

Remember that bodily exercise, when it is well ordered, as I have said, is also prayer by means of which you can please God our Lord.

Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.