On every occasion of uneasiness, we should retire to prayer, that we may give place to the grace and light of God and then form our resolutions, without being in any pain about what success they may have. In the greatest temptations, a single look to Christ, and the barely pronouncing his name, suffices to overcome the wicked one, so it be done with confidence and calmness of spirit.

Singing is as much the language of holy joy as praying is of holy desire.

Humility and patience are the surest proofs of the increase of love.

In souls filled with love, the desire to please God is continual prayer.

What one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace.

We should constantly use the most common, little, easy words which our language affords.

My mother was the source from which I derived the guiding principles of my life.