It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.
The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
Life is to life in such a way that we are not afraid to die.
To have courage for whatever comes in life-everything lies in that.
Let nothing disturb thee Let nothing affright thee All things are passing God changeth never.
To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
Let nothing disturb you nothing frighten you all things are passing God never changes.
With all this wide and beautiful creation before me the restless soul longs to enjoy its liberty and rest beyond its bound.
However much we do to avoid them we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.
It is only mercenaries who expect to be paid by the day.
The best thing must be to flee from all to the All.
How is it Lord that we are cowards in everything save in opposing thee?
Holy church-that mother who is also a queen because she is a king’s bride.
How is it Lord that we are cowards in everything save in opposing Thee?
To argue over who is the more noble is nothing more than to dispute whether dirt is better for making bricks or for making mortar.
Learn to self-conquest persevere thus for a time and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it.
God prefers your health and your obedience to your penance.
Let him never cease from prayer who has once begun it be his life ever so wicked for prayer is the way to amend it and without prayer such amendment will be much more difficult.
From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints good Lord deliver us.
More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones.
To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.
To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.
Don’t be curious of matters that don’t concern you never speak of them and don’t ask about them.
Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.