There are many poor men and poor women: set apart some one constantly to remain there: let the poor man be though but as a guard to thy house: let him be to thee wall and fence, shield and spear. Where alms are, the devil dares not approach, nor any other evil thing.

That is true plenty, not to have, but not to want riches.

If we approach with faith, we too will see Jesus... for the Eucharistic table takes the place of the crib. Here the Body of the Lord is present, wrapped not in swaddling clothes but in the rays of the Holy Spirit.

Memory of our good works makes us negligent and leads to arrogance. Do not think of your good deeds, so that God may remember them.

In the Christian combat, not the striker, as in the Olympic contests, but he who is struck, wins the crown. This is the law in the celestial theatre, where the Angels are the spectators.

The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others.

Is it not excessively ridiculous to seek the good opinion of those whom you would never wish to be like?