It would seem that the ingratitude, whereby a subsequent sin causes the return of sins previously forgiven, is a special sin. For, the giving of thanks belongs to counter passion, which is a necessary condition of justice. But justice is a special virtue. Therefore this ingratitude is a special sin. Thanksgiving is a special virtue. But ingratitude is opposed to thanksgiving. Therefore ingratitude is a special sin.

The splendor of a soul in grace is so seductive that it surpasses the beauty of all created things.

The light of faith makes us see what we believe.

If a man deliberately abstains from wine to such an extent that he does serious harm to his nature, he will not be free from blame.

Good can exist without evil, whereas evil cannot exist without good.

God answered the prayers of animals.

All my words are but chaff next to the faith of a simple man.