A man's heart is right when he wills what God wills.

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

Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.

It [covetousness] is a sin against God, just as all mortal sins, in as much as man condemns things eternal for the sake of temporal things.

Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.

Far graver is it to corrupt the faith that is the life of the soul than to counterfeit the money that sustains temporal life.

Whatever is received is received according to the nature of the recipient.