In a false person, sacraments do not produce any effect.

Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him.

We set forth our petitions before God, not in order to make known to Him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize that in these things it is necessary to turn to God for help.

There is within every soul a thirst for happiness and meaning.

A person is disposed to an act of choice by an angel ... in two ways. Sometimes, a man's understanding is enlightened by an angel to know what is good, but it is not instructed as to the reason why ... But sometimes he is instructed by angelic illumination, both that this act is good and as to the reason why it is good.

The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.

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.