He who wishes for anything but Christ, does not know what he wishes; he who asks for anything but Christ, does not know what he is asking; he who works, and not for Christ, does not know what he is doing.

"If a man finds it very hard to forgive injuries, let him look at a Crucifix, and think that Christ shed all His Blood for him, and not only forgave His enemies, but even prayed His Heavenly Father to forgive them also. Let him remember that when he says the Pater Noster, every day, instead of asking pardon for his sins, he is calling down vengeance on himself."

Give me ten truly detached men. and I will convert the world with them.

Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure that if he wants anything of you, He will fit you for the work and give you strength.

At communion we ought to ask for the remedy of the vice to which we feel ourselves most inclined.

It is easy to infuse a most fervent devotion into others, even in a short time; but the great matter is - to persevere.

My Jesus, if you uphold me, I shall not fall.