He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.
Study always to have Joy, for it befits not the servant of God to show before his brother or another sadness or a troubled face.
No one is to be called an enemy, all are your benefactors, and no one does you harm. You have no enemy except yourselves.
Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread.
By the anxieties and worries of this life Satan tries to dull man’s heart and make a dwelling for himself there.
Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.
We should have no more use or regard for money in any of its forms than we have for dust. Those who think it is worth more, or who are greedy for it, expose themselves to the danger of being deceived by the Devil.
Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure.
Where there is discord may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. Where there is despair, may we bring hope.
Dear God, please reveal to us your sublime beauty, that is everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, so that we will never again feel frightened.
If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy.
What do you have to fear? Nothing. Whom do you have to fear? No one. Why? Because whoever has joined forces with God obtains three great privileges: omnipotence without power, intoxication without wine, and life without death.
God could not have chosen anyone less qualified, or more of a sinner, than myself. And so, for this wonderful work He intends to perform through us, He selected me- for God always chooses the weak and the absurd, and those who count for nothing.
Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy.
Ask the beasts and they will teach you the beauty of this earth.
A man has only so much knowledge as he puts to work.
The world is a great stage on which God displays his many wonders.
May the power of your love, Lord Christ, fiery and sweet as honey, so absorb our hearts as to withdraw them from all that is under heaven. Grant that we may be ready to die for love of your love, as you died for love of our love.
Where there is darkness, let there be light.
Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer.