Faith does not inquire whether there are good works to be done, but even before asking questions, faith has done the works already.

In our sad condition our only consolation is the expectancy of another life. Here below all is incomprehensible.

I [i.e., God] have given you baptism as a gift for the forgiveness of sins, and preach to you unceasingly by word of mouth concerning this treasure, sealing it with the Sacrament of my body and blood, so that you need never doubt. True, it seems little and insignificant that by the washing of water, the Word, and the Sacrament this should all be effected. But don't let your eyes deceive you.

When I was a child there were many witches, and they bewitched both cattle and men, especially children.

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.

By faith we began, by hope we continue, and by revelation we shall obtain the whole.

Prayer is a very precious medicine, one that certainly helps and never fails, if you will only use it.