We must put aside all judgment of our own, and keep the mind ever ready and prompt to obey in all things the true Spouse of Christ our Lord, our holy Mother, the hierarchical Church.

It is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.

Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.

He who is not getting better is getting worse.

Let your modesty be a sufficient incitement, yea, an exhortation to everyone to be at peace on their merely looking at you.

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

To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime.