The likeness of Your Church, O Lord, is that woman who went behind and touched the hem of Your garment, saying within herself: 'If I do but touch His….

On consideration.. .of the reason wherefore men have so far gone astray, or that many - alas! - should follow diverse ways of belief concerning the S….

We ask for what reason our Lord was unwilling to state the time of His coming (cf. Mk. 13:31-32). If we ask it, we shall not find it is owing to igno….

A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand..

... the Apostle Paul says that we are sealed in the Spirit (cf. Eph. 1:13); since we have in the Son the image of the Father, and in the Spirit the s….

As in paradise, God walks in the Holy Scriptures, seeking man..

Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies..

If someone offends you, don't tell anyone about it except your elder, and you will be peaceful. Bow to everyone, paying no attention whether they res….

What is impossible to God? Not that which is difficult to His power, but that which is contrary to His nature..

Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum (I think that I think, therefore I think that I am.).

It is Peter himself that He says, 'You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.' Where Peter is, there is the Church. And where the Chur….

If you do not give the tenth part to God, he will take the nine parts..

Just as riches are an impediment to virtue in the wicked, so in the good they are an aid of virtue..

It is not enough just to wish well; we must also do well..

When we speak about wisdom, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about virtue, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about justice, we a….

When in Rome, do as the Romans do..

The world has been created for everyone's use, but you few rich are trying to keep it up for yourselves. For not merely the possession of the earth, ….

For how can we adopt those things which we do not find in the holy Scriptures?.

When I go to Rome, I fast on Saturday, but in Milan I do not. Do you also follow the custom of whatever church you attend, if you do not want to give….

Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God..

The rich man who gives to the poor does not bestow alms but pays a debt..