It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.

Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.

It is impossible for human tongue to exaggerate the riches which a vision from God brings to the soul: it even bestows health and refreshment on the body.

Lord, how Thou dost afflict Thy lovers!

Don't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.

There was the torture of sermons, and that not a slight one, for I was very fond of them.

That is how His Majesty [the Lord] rewards our good works---I mean, by predisposing us to perform better ones.