Sin is believing the lie that you are self-created, self-dependent and self-sustained.

He that loveth little prayeth little, he that loveth much prayeth much.

Why is it that man desires to be made sad, beholding doleful and tragical things, which yet himself would by no means suffer?

In all your movements, let nothing be evident that would offend the eyes of another.

He who devoutly hears holy Mass will receive a great vigor to enable him to resist mortal sin, and there shall be pardoned to him all venial sins which he may have committed up to that hour.

You never go away from us, yet we have difficulty in returning to You. Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and seize us. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love. Let us run.

Oh, God, to know you is life. To serve You is freedom. To praise you is the soul's joy and delight. Guard me with the power of Your grace here and in all places. Now and at all times, forever. Amen.