A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.

In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.

Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.

In the inner stillness where meditation leads, the Spirit secretly anoints the soul and heals our deepest wounds.

To love is to be transformed into what we love. To love God is therefore to be transformed into God.

Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.

Silence is God's first language.

Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.

Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn't seek the glory of Christ.

In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.

God leads every soul by a separate path.

The finest peculiarity of belief is that believers do not recognize themselves as believers.

[M]y grandmother...had always complained that our house didn't have a profile that was "significant enough.

If you have never been hurt by a word from God, it is probably that you have never heard God speak.

There is no reward from God to those who seek it from men.

I wasn't raised with money, so I had to get used to having it. I think I've adjusted to it pretty well.

I suppose I'd characterize myself as having a faith-based optimism. My faith is parental and Darwinian.

I even agree with the new digital ways of filmmaking, where you don't even have physical film in the camera, but to be honest, I wouldn't want to use it.

I aim to be translucent, so you don't notice the words, just their meaning. I haven't much insight into people's motivations.

Every genuine expression of love grows out of a consistent and total surrender to God.

Jesus said, 'Go ... and make disciples,' not converts to your opinions.