Life is to life in such a way that we are not afraid to die.
To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.
Learn to self-conquest persevere thus for a time and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it.
Patient endurance attends to all things.
Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
The best thing must be to flee from all to the All.
Pain is never permanent.
Holy church-that mother who is also a queen because she is a king's bride.
The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
However much we do to avoid them we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.
Let nothing disturb thee Let nothing affright thee All things are passing God changeth never.
Authentic prayer changes us, unmasks us, strips us, indicates where growth is needed.
It is only mercenaries who expect to be paid by the day.
Don't be curious of matters that don't concern you never speak of them and don't ask about them.
God prefers your health and your obedience to your penance.
We know only that we are living in these bodies and have a vague idea because we have heard it and because our faith tells us so that we possess souls. As to what good qualities there may be in our...
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.
With all this wide and beautiful creation before me the restless soul longs to enjoy its liberty and rest beyond its bound.
From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints good Lord deliver us.
Let nothing disturb you nothing frighten you all things are passing God never changes.