Anthony Of Padua Quotes
The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.
Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey.
Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you will be guilty of theft.
We are formed by environment and grace, by politics and prayer, by church and conscience. All God's creatures conspire to teach us as well. We stumble. We stutter. We rise. We are lifted.
Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on such a reed, it will snap off and pierce his soul.
Anyone, then, who desires to live chastely in Christ Jesus, must flee not only the mouse of lust, but even from its very scent.
O name of Mary! Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of Her devout clients!
The prayer of the monk is not perfect until he no longer recognizes himself or the fact that he is praying.
Damned money! Alas! How many religious did it blind! How many cloistered religious did it deceive! Money is the 'droppings of birds' that blinded the eyes of Tobit.
The Glorious Virgin did not have a stain in her birth because she was santified in her mother's womb and safeguarded there by angels.