Singing has nothing to do with the affairs of this world: it is not for the law. Singers are merry, and free from sorrows and cares.

Whatever man loves, that is his god. For he carries it in his heart; he goes about with it night and day; he sleeps and wakes with it, be it what it may - wealth or self, pleasure or renown.

Lord, grant that anger or other bitterness does not reign over us, but that your grace, genuine kindness, loyalty, and every kind of friendliness, generosity, and gentleness may reign in us. Amen

None can believe how powerful prayer is, and what it is able to effect, but those who have learned it by experience.

God freely forgives us on account of Christnot on account of our works, contrition, confession, or satisfactions.

The veneration of Mary is inscribed in the very depths of the human heart

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.