Before, by yourself, you couldn't. Now, you've turned to our Lady, and with her, how easy!

If you have so many defects, why are you surprised to find defects in others?

Holy Purity is granted by God when it is asked for with humility.

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.

Many Christians take their time and have leisure enough in their social life (no hurry here). They are leisurely, too, in their professionally activities, at table and recreation (no hurry here either). But isn't it strange how those same Christians find themselves in such a rush and want to hurry the priest, in their anxiety to shorten the time devoted to the most holy sacrifice of the altar?

It's true he was a sinner. But don't pass so final a judgement. Have pity in your heart and don't forget that he may yet be an Augustine, while you remain just another mediocrity.

There is need for a crusade of manliness and purity to counteract and nullify the savage work of those who think man is a beast. And that crusade is your work.