The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a long lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.

The soul that journey's to God, but doesn't shake off it's cares and quiet it's appetities, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.

Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit.

God passes through the thicket of the world, and wherever His glance falls He turns all things to beauty.

Never relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire.

See that you are not suddenly saddened by the adversities of this world, for you do not know the good they bring, being ordained in the judgments of God for the everlasting joy of the elect.

The eternal tide flows hid in Living Bread. That with its Heavenly Life too be fed.