We must observe that the knowledge of God which we are invited to cultivate is not that which, resting satisfied with empty speculation, only flutters in the brain, but a knowledge which will prove substantial and fruitful whenever it is duly perceived and rooted in the heart.

To search for wisdom apart from Christ means not simply foolhardiness but utter insanity.

Free-will cannot will good and of necessity serves sin.

You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy.

It is only the goodness of God sensibly experienced by us which opens our mouth to celebrate His praise.

The whole world is a theatre for the display of the divine goodness, wisdom, justice, and power, but the Church is the orchestra, as it were—the most conspicuous part of it; and the nearer the approaches are that God makes to us, the more intimate and condescending the communication of his benefits, the more attentively are we called to consider them.

Sometimes it seems things go by too quickly. We are so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take the time to enjoy where we are.