The cross is the gift God gives to his friends.

The stench of impurity before God and the angels is so great, that no stench in the world can equal it.

Even though a man may be unable to attain such a height of sanctity, he ought to desire it, so as to do at least in desire what he cannot carry out in effect.

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

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.

First let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow.

The perfection of a Christian consists in mortifying his will for the love of Christ. Where there is no great mortification, there is no great sanctity.