Feet were made, not given for dancing, but to walk modestly, not to leap impudently like camels.

We are commanded to have only one enemy, the devil. With him never be reconciled! But with a brother, never be at enmity in thy heart.

Fasting is a medicine.

When you are weary of praying, and do not receive, consider how often you have heard a poor man calling, and have not listened to him.

Every family should have a room where Christ is welcome in the person of the hungry and thirsty stranger.

Many can give money to those in need, but to personally serve the needy readily, out of love, and in a fraternal spirit, requires a truly great soul.

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.