The entire most beautiful order of things that are very good, when their measures have been accomplished, is to pass away.

Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity.

Let us understand that God is a physician, and that suffering is a medicine for salvation, not a punishment for damnation.

Who would not shudder if he were given the choice of eternal death or life again as a child ? Who would not choose to die ?

A wanton eye is a messenger of an unchaste heart.

Beware of despairing about yourself: you are commanded to put your trust in God, and not in yourself.

If we did not have rational souls, we would not be able to believe.