The creator of the heavens obeys a carpenter; the God of eternal glory listens to a poor virgin. Has anyone ever witnessed anything comparable to thi….

These symbolize (Proverbs 30:14) the greedy and usurers whose teeth are swords and knifes which they use to devour the poor and steal their megger po….

The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus….

We are formed by environment and grace, by politics and prayer, by church and conscience. All God's creatures conspire to teach us as well. We stumbl….

Damned money! Alas! How many religious did it blind! How many cloistered religious did it deceive! Money is the 'droppings of birds' that blinded the….

The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that they have no business on earth. The….

Regret not that which is past; and trust not to thine own righteousness..

The life of the body is the soul; the life of the soul is God..

Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey..

He prays best who does not know that he is praying..

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak..

Charity is the soul of faith, makes it alive; without love, faith dies..

Men will surrender to the spirit of the age. They will say that if they had lived in our day, faith would be simple and easy. But in their day, they ….

Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on suc….

O name of Mary! Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of Her devout clients!.

The prayer of the monk is not perfect until he no longer recognizes himself or the fact that he is praying..

Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you will be guilty of theft..

The saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to….

Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge. We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for anyone who inadvertently killed his neigh….

Our thoughts ought by instinct to fly upwards from animals, men and natural objects to their creator. If created things are so utterly lovely, how gl….

Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins. All sins are repulsive before God, but the most repulsive of all is pride of the heart. Do….