His [Christ’s) humanity is the first step down and the last step up on the beautiful spiral of Creation.

There are in truth three states of the converted: the beginning, the middle, and the perfection. In the beginning, they experience the charms of sweetness; in the middle, the contests of temptation; and in the end, the fullness of perfection.

Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to fail in obtaining the desires of our heart, when God so wills it, is not worse than to receive it; for we know not as He does, what is profitable to us.

God draws straight with crooked lines.

His [Christ’s) humanity is the first step down and the last step up on the beautiful spiral of Creation.

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn’t misuse it.

Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

The truth is not always the same as the majority decision.

God is not only true, but Truth itself.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him.

Christ said, “I am the Truth”; he did not say “I am the custom.”

Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor vexation. Where there is poverty and joy, there is neither greed nor avarice. Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.

A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.

More than once I’ve had discussions with persons who say things based on a misunderstanding. ‘Oh you Catholics worship images.’ No we don’t, ‘yes you do,’ no we don’t, ‘yes you do,’ no we don’t! The final retort to that is: I have a doctorate in Catholic theology that I have earned the hard way – by sitting in university classrooms for twelve years. I know what we believe! You get a doctorate in Catholic theology? What do you know about it? Nothing! You don’t know anything about it. You’re saying things that are born of misunderstanding or ignorance.

Natural science does not consist in ratifying what others have said, but in seeking the causes of phenomena.

Each small task of everyday life is part of the harmony of the universe.

Unless you believe, you will not understand.

Wonder is the desire for knowledge.

We can’t have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing; then afterwards we may be led.

All the efforts of the human mind cannot exhaust the essence of a single fly.