Believe me, there is no more powerful means to obtain God's grace than to employ the intercessions of the Holy Virgin.

Let us pray God, if He gives us any virtue or any gift, to keep it hidden even from ourselves, that we may preserve our humility, and not take occasion of pride because of it.

To be without pity for other mens falls, is an evident sign that we shall fall ourselves shortly.

During mental prayer, it is well, at times, to imagine that many insults and injuries are being heaped upon us, that misfortunes have befallen us, and then strive to train our heart to bear and forgive these things patiently, in imitation of our Saviour. This is the way to acquire a strong spirit.

My children, if you desire perseverance, be devout to our Blessed Lady.

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

There is nothing the devil fears so much, or so much tries to hinder, as prayer.