We all must have the faith of children, but the doctrine of theologians.

To defend his purity, Saint Francis of Assisi rolled in the snow, Saint Benedict threw himself into a thorn bush, and Saint Bernard plunged into an icy pond... You - what have you done?

When you decide firmly to lead a clean life, chastity will not be a burden on you: it will be a crown of triumph.

'You told me, Father, that after my past life it is still possible to become another St. Augustine. I don't doubt it, and today more than yesterday I want to try to prove it.' But you have to cut out sin courageously from the root, as the holy Bishop of Hippo did.

You go to pray; to become a bonfire, a living flame, giving light and heat.

You're bored? That's because you keep your senses awake and your soul asleep.

When you see the storm coming, if you seek safety in that firm refuge which is Mary, there will be no danger of your wavering or going down.