M.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!
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 prayer of the monk is not perfect until he no longer recognizes himself or the fact that he is praying.
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.
Before we even discovered that we were so smart, our Manufacturer already had it all figured out.
Let us feel love, in the sight of our foes.Let our hearts melt, of the sight of hungry ones.Let us sing the music of forgiveness, the melody of love.
If you want to love God, love the less-fortunate one. If you want to see God, look through the eyes of a hungry child.