Every man is the painter and the sculptor of his own life.

To love Christ -means not to be a hireling, not to look upon a noble life as an enterprise or trade, but to be a true benefactor and to do everything only for the sake of love for God.

Nothing causes us to so nearly resemble God as the forgiveness of injuries.

If there were no tribulation, there would be no rest; if there were no winter, there would be no summer.

The Holy Scriptures do not know any distinctions. They enjoin that all lead the life of monks.

Depart from the highway, and transplant thyself in some enclosed ground; for it is hard for a tree that stands by the wayside to keep her fruit till it be ripe.

It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone or seated in your shop ... while buying or selling ... or even while cooking.