Philip Neri Quotes

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

Obedience is the true holocaust which we sacrifice to God on the altar of our hearts.

He who is unable to spend a long time together in prayer, should often lift up his mind to God by short prayers.

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

He who feels that the vice of avarice has got hold of him, should not wish to observe fasts of supererogation, but to give alms.

Let us be humble and keep ourselves down: - Obedience! Humility! Detachment!

Let the sick man enter into the Side of Jesus and His most holy Wounds; let him not be afraid, but combat manfully, and he will come forth victorious.