1
TO PUT into practice the teachings of our holy faith, it is not enough
to convince ourselves that they are true; we must love them. Love united
to faith makes us practise our religion.--ST. ALPHONSUS.
2
Unite all your works to the merits of Jesus Christ, and then offer them
up to the eternal Father if you desire to make them pleasing to Him.--
ST. TERESA.
3
God pardons sin; but He will not pardon the will to sin.--ST. ALPHONSUS.
4
It is a fault, not a virtue, to wish your humility recognized and
applauded.--ST. BERNARD.
5
Before engaging in your private devotions, perform those which obedience
and your duty toward your neighbor impose upon you in such a manner as
to make an abnegation of self.--VEN. LOUIS DE BLOIS.
6
The world is full of inconstancy; its friendship ceases the moment there
is no advantage to be expected from us.--BL. JOHN TAULER.
7
There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than
a clear and simple statement of facts.--ST. BENEDICT.
8
Be careful and do not lightly condemn the actions of others. We must
consider the intention of our neighbor, which is often good and pure,
although the act itself seems blameworthy.--ST. IGNATIUS.
9
He who does not overcome his predominant passion is in great danger of
being lost. He who does overcome it will easily conquer all the rest.--
ST. ALPHONSUS.
10
To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.--ST.
IGNATIUS.
11
A soul which does not practise the exercise of prayer is very like a
paralyzed body which, though possessing feet and hands, makes no use of
them.--ST. ALPHONSUS.
12
When you do a good action, have the intention of first pleasing God, and
then of giving good example to your neighbor.--ST. ALPHONSUS.
13
The grace of perseverance is the most important of all; it crowns all
other graces.--ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
14
Prayer is the only channel through which God's great graces and favors
may flow into the soul; and if this be once closed, I know no other way
He can communicate them.--ST. TERESA.
15
To acquire courage it is very useful to read the lives of the saints,
especially of those who, after living in sin, attained great sanctity.--
ST. ALPHONSUS.
16
The truly humble reject all praise for themselves, and refer it all to
God.--ST. ALPHONSUS.
17
Prayer should be effective and practical, since it has for its end the
acquisition of solid virtue and the mortification of the passions.--ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL.
18
We do not keep an account of the graces which God has given us, but God
our Lord keeps an account of them. He has fixed the measure thereof.--
ST. ALPHONSUS.
19
The more guilty we are, the greater must be our confidence in Mary.
Therefore, courage, timid soul; let Mary know all thy misery, and hasten
with joy to the throne of mercy.--BL. HENRY SUSO.
20
Evil is often more hurtful to the doer than to the one against whom it
is done.--ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA.
21
During life despise that which will avail you nothing at the hour of
death.--ST. ANSELM.
22
He who fails to reflect before acting, walks with his eyes shut and
advances with danger. He also falls very often, because the eye of
reflection does not enable him to see whither his footsteps lead.--ST.
GREGORY THE GREAT.
23
Sanctity and perfection consist not in fine words, but in good
actions.--BL. HENRY SUSO.
24
As patience leads to peace, and study to science, so are humiliations
the path that leads to humility.--ST. BERNARD.
25
Do not disturb yourself with vain curiosity concerning the affairs of
others, nor how they conduct themselves, unless your position makes it
your duty to do so.--VEN. LOUIS DE BLOIS.
26
The deceitful charms of prosperity destroy more souls than all the
scourges of adversity.--ST. BERNARD.
27
The first degree of humility is the fear of God, which we should
constantly have before our eyes.--VEN. LOUIS DE BLOIS.
28
He who cheerfully endures contempt and is happy under crosses and
affliction, partakes of the humility and sufferings of Our Lord.--ST.
MECHTILDIS.
29
He who is resigned to the divine will shall always surmount the
difficulties he meets with in the service of God. The Lord will
accomplish His designs concerning him.--ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
30
Consent to suffer a slight temporary pain, that so thou mayst avoid the
eternal pains which sin deserves.--ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA.