I feel no disgust when I hear the confessions of those near their end, whose wounds are full of maggots...This may give you some idea of my daily wor…

- Father Damien

Without the Blessed Sacrament a position like mine would be intolerable.

- Father Damien

The Eucharist is the bread that gives strength... It is at once the most eloquent proof of His love and the most powerful means of fostering His love…

- Father Damien

I make myself a leper with the lepers to gain all to Jesus Christ.

- Father Damien

Turn all your thoughts and aspirations to heaven. Work hard to secure for yourself a place there for ever.

- Father Damien

I would not be cured if the price of the cure was that I must leave the island and give up my work I am perfectly resigned to my lot. Do not feel sor…

- Father Damien