Either we learn to find the Lord in the ordinary everyday life or else we shall never find him

You strayed from the way and did not return because you were ashamed. It would be more logical if you were ashamed not to return.

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?

Either we learn to find the Lord in the ordinary everyday life or else we shall never find him

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

As soon as you willfully allow a dialogue with temptation to begin, the soul is robbed of peace, just as consent to impurity destroys grace.

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