For everyone, whatever his state--single, married, widowed, or priest-chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love.

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.

Put your heart aside. Duty comes first. But when fulfilling your duty, put your heart into it. It helps.

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.

You must realise now, more clearly than ever, that God is calling you to serve Him in and from the ordinary, secular and civil activities of human life. He waits for us everyday, in the laboratory, in the operating theatre, in the army barracks, in the university chair, in the factory, in the workshop, in the fileds, in the home and in all the immense panorama of work.

To begin is for everyone. To persevere is for saints.

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