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Among us there is no place for the lukewarm. Humble yourself, and Christ will kindle in you again the fire of love.

How I wish your bearing and conversation were such that, on seeing or hearing you, people would say: 'This man reads the life of Jesus Christ.

The enemy: Will you obey ... even in this 'ridiculous' little detail? You, with God's grace: I will obey ... even in this 'heroic' little detail.

If you have so many defects, why are you surprised to find defects in others?

An hour of study, for the modern apostle, is an hour of prayer.

We all must have the faith of children, but the doctrine of theologians.

You strayed from the way and did not return because you were ashamed. It would be more logical if you were ashamed not to return.

When you approach the tabernacle remember that he has been waiting for you for twenty centuries.

The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results.

Put your heart aside. Duty comes first. But when fulfilling your duty, put your heart into it. It helps.

Faith, joy, optimism. But not the folly of closing your eyes to reality.

When you decide firmly to lead a clean life, chastity will not be a burden on you: it will be a crown of triumph.

All the things that are now worrying you can be put into a smile which shows your love of God.

You're bored? That's because you keep your senses awake and your soul asleep.

You were very hurt at being slighted. That means you are forgetting too easily who you are.

At the time of your examination(of sins) beware of the devil that ties your tongue.

Don't neglect your spiritual reading. - Reading has made many saints.

290 To reform. Every day a little. This has to be your constant task if you really want to become a saint.

If I love, there will be no hell for me.

For everyone, whatever his state
single, married, widowed, or priest-chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love.

You need a heart which is in love, not an easy life, to achieve happiness.

Don't say, "That person bothers me." Think: "That person sanctifies me".

Don't judge without having heard both sides. Even persons who think themselves virtuous very easily forget this elementary rule of prudence.

You go to pray; to become a bonfire, a living flame, giving light and heat.

That conversation ... was as dirty as a sewer! It is not enough for you to take no part in it. You must show your repugnance for it strongly!

When you see the storm coming, if you seek safety in that firm refuge which is Mary, there will be no danger of your wavering or going down.

If you don't have a plan of life, you'll never have order.

Holy Purity is granted by God when it is asked for with humility.

Before, by yourself, you couldn't. Now, you've turned to our Lady, and with her, how easy!

Say the Holy Rosary. Blessed be that monotony of Hail Mary's which purifies the monotony of your sins!

Compromise is a word found only in the vocabulary of those who have no will to fight.

He has much who needs least. Do not create necessities for yourself.

To begin is for everyone. To persevere is for saints.

I find my pleasure in doing thy will, my God, and thy law dwells deep within my heart.

As soon as you willfully allow a dialogue with temptation to begin, the soul is robbed of peace, just as consent to impurity destroys grace.

Have confidence. Return. Invoke our Lady and you'll be faithful.

Either we learn to find the Lord in the ordinary everyday life or else we shall never find him

If you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith and love, our Lady will make sure she leads you very far along her Son's path.

You can be sure you are a man of God if you suffer injustice gladly and in silence.

Temptation is necessary to make us realize that we are nothing in ourselves.

A man who fails to love the Mass fails to love Christ. We must make an effort to 'live' the Mass with calm and serenity, with devotion and affection.

Love our Lady. And she will obtain abundant grace to help you conquer in your daily struggle.