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

Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom.

Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!

How is it that there are not many who are led by sermons to forsake open sin? Do you know what I think? That is because preachers have too much worldly wisdom.

So dearly does His Majesty love us that He will reward our love for our neighbor by increasing the love which we bear to Himself, and that in a thousand ways.