The Cross is the way to Paradise, but only when it is borne willingly.

Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of His goodness, where every failing will be canceled and anxiety turned into love.

Entrust yourself entirely to God. He is a Father and a most loving Father at that, who would rather let heaven and earth collapse than abandon anyone who trusted in him.

Place your hopes in the mercy of God and the merits of our Redeemer; say often, looking at the crucifix: There are centered all my hopes.

Be very careful to retain peace of heart, because Satan casts his lines in troubled waters.

Make great account of your precious trials, both interior and exterior; it is thus that the garden of Jesus is adorned with flowers, that is, with acts of virtue.

If you correspond to the designs of God, He will make a saint of you.

Meditation on Jesus Christ crucified is a precious balm which sweetens all pains.

I tell you that victory consists in conquering self. That is the greatest enemy.

The Passion of Christ is the greatest and most stupendous work of Divine Love. The greatest and most overwhelming work of God's love.

As for me, I cannot understand how it is possible not to be always thinking of God.

Until pride (vanity) leaves, there is nothing but pain, pain and more pain!

Be assured that any hurt to your spirit will pass in time. It is the nature of Death to take, but the nature of Life to give.

Courage consists of the power of self-recovery.

I realized my family was funny, because nobody ever wanted to leave our house.

There's only two kinds of music I don't like....Country and Western.

I never thought I'd miss Nancy Reagan. There can't be a rating [on the Clinton drug policy] when there hasn't been a performance.

Every morning is good news, every child that is born is good news, every just man is good news, every singer is good news, because every singer is one less soldier.

I learned English in one month. I told myself I should listen. In the next month I could talk to everyone. I was so happy because I could do one thing...I could talk.

Faith is under the left nipple.

I truly believe Colin Kaepernick could be one of the greatest quarterbacks ever.