The light of faith makes us see what we believe.

I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught.

It would be superfluous to receive by faith, things that can be known by natural reason

The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.

Mary means Star of the sea, for as mariners are guided to port by the ocean star, so Christians attain to glory through Mary's maternal intercession.

Wonder is the desire of knowledge.

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion.