... we ought even to hold as a fixed principle that what I see white I believe to be black, if the superior authorities define it to be so.

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

To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.

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

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.

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

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