The Lord is a Father, the most tender and best of fathers. He cannot fail to be moved when His children appeal to Him.

In the spiritual life, you must take one step forward each day in a vertical line, from the bottom up.

If the soul would know the merit which one acquires in temptations suffered in patience and conquered, it would be tempted to say: "Lord, send me temptations."

Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother.

Peace is the simplicity of heart, serenity of mind, tranquility of soul, the bond of love.

We must know how to confide. There is the fear of God and the fear of a Judas. Too much fear makes one labour without love, and too much confidence prevents from considering the danger which we must overcome.

The Church is the house of God. It is forbidden for men to enter with bare arms or in shorts. It is forbidden for women to enter in trousers, without a veil on their head, in short clothing, low necklines, sleeveless or immodest dresses.