Envy, though not the greatest sin, is the only one that gives the sinner no pleasure at all, not even fake and temporary satisfaction.

There is one and only one possible road to joy: selfless love.

It is just as crazy not to be crazy about Christ as it is to be crazy about anything else.

The Inquisition confused sin with sinners and judged both. Modern Americans make the same mistake but judge neither.

Listening to other people's needs is listening to God. Noticing simple, natural beauty, hearing music, even confronting the challenge of pain and problems - that can all be listening to God too.

It is mercy, not justice or courage or even heroism, that alone can defeat evil.

Whoever marries the spirit of the times must soon become a widower.