Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes from within our power.
Examine from time to time what are the dominant passions of your soul, and having ascertained this, mold your life, so that in thought, word, and deed you may as far as possible counteract them.
Consider all the past as nothing, and say, like David: Now I begin to love my God.
To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
The declared enemies of God and His Church, heretics and schismatics, must be criticized as much as possible, as long as truth is not denied. It is a work of charity to shout: ‘Here is the wolf!’ when it enters the flock or anywhere else.
Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.
A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
Faith fills a man with love for the beauty of its truth, with faith in the truth of its beauty.
God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.
Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
To love our neighbor in charity is to love God in man.
While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.