The Devil often transforms himself into an angel to tempt men, some for their instruction, some for their ruin.

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

The Lord says, 'Whoever has, to him shall be given' (Mt. 13:12). He will give, then, to those who have; that is to say, if they use freely and cheerfully what they have received, He will add to and perfect His gifts.

Grant what Thou commandest, and command what Thou wilt.

Love, and do what you will. If you keep silence, do it out of love. If you cry out, do it out of love. If you refrain from punishing, do it out of love.

Who can map out the various forces at play in one soul? Man is a great depth, O Lord. The hairs of his head are easier by far to count than his feeling, the movements of his heart.

There are wolves within, and there are sheep without.