Much more is accomplished by a single word of the Our Father said, now and then, from our heart, than by the whole prayer repeated many times in haste and without attention.

It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.

Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.

You ought to make every effort to free yourselves even from venial sin, and to do what is most perfect.

However much we do to avoid them, we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.

Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.

For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.