A man does not always choose what his guardian angel intends.

Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder.

One day when Thomas Aquinas was preaching to the local populace on the love of God, he saw an old woman listening attentively to his every word. And inspired by her eagerness to learn more about her God whom she loved so dearly, he said to the people: It is better to be this unlearned woman, loving God with all her heart, than the most learned theologian lacking love.

This Blood that but one drop of has the power to win all the world forgiveness of its world of sin.

He that obstinately denieth the truth before men upon earth, wilfully refuseth his soul's health in heaven.

Obedience unites us so closely to God that it in a way transforms us into Him, so that we have no other will but His. If obedience is lacking, even prayer cannot be pleasing to God.

The soul is like an uninhabited world that comes to life only when God lays His head against us.