The first step for a person who wants to acquire virtue is to become the master of his mouth (XI:8).
Quote of the Day – October 21
What a great thing a good priest is! What is there that a good priest can't do? (XI:6)
Quote of the Day – October 20
Would we want to be in this world without pleasing God and procuring for Him His greater glory? (XI:2)
Quote of the Day – October 19
As soon as we empty ourselves of self, God will fill us with Himself (XI:2).
Quote of the Day – October 18
Charity is the paradise of communities and the soul of the virtues and it is humility that attracts and preserves them (XI:1).
Quote of the Day – October 17
Let us strive for humility, especially since the more humble we are, the more charitable we will be toward our neighbor (XI:1).
Quote of the Day – October 16
How long will we be so tender-hearted as not to dare to declare the happiness we have of being visited by God? (VIII:515)
Quote of the Day – October 15
Our rule prescribing one hour of mental prayer daily makes no exception for days of rest (VIII:442).
Quote of the Day – October 14
Happy will you be to be crucified with Our Lord for the glory of His Father and the salvation of the people, for you will also reign with Him for all eternity (VIII:414).
Quote of the Day – October 13
Continue to prefer embarrassment to praise, to mistrust yourself always, and to surrender yourself to God (VIII:379).