Penance to be sure must be used as a tool, in due times and places, as need may be. If the flesh, being too strong, kicks against the spirit, penance takes the rod of discipline, and fast, and the cilice of many buds, and mighty vigils; and places burdens enough on the flesh, that it may be more subdued. But if the body is weak, fallen into illness, the rule of discretion does not approve of such a method.

Every evil, harm and suffering in this life comes from the love of riches.

All the way to heaven is heaven, because Jesus said, "I am the way.

Do not presume to choose your own way of serving instead of the one I have made for you.

Proclaim the truth and do not be silent through fear.

You know Me in you, and from this knowledge you will derive all that is necessary.

To a brave man, good and bad luck are like his left and right hand. He uses both.