“Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence.”

“Mankind by the perverse depravity of their nature esteem that which they have most desired as of no value the moment it is possessed and torment themselves with fruitless wishes for that which i...”

“Peace does not dwell in outward things but within the soul we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain if our will remains firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiesc...”

“Even if no command to pray had existed our very weakness would have suggested it.”

“I would have no desire other than to accomplish thy will. Teach me to pray pray thyself in me.”

“Worry is the cross which we make for ourselves by overanxiety.”

“O heavenly Father,protect and bless all thingsthat have breath: guard themfrom all evil and let them sleep in peace.”

“When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with ...”

“God help us to live slowly:To move simply:To look softly:To allow emptiness:To let the heart create for us.Amen.”