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. — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
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. — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
O name of Mary! Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of Her devout clients! — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is… — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
Our thoughts ought by instinct to fly upwards from animals, men and natural objects to their creator. If created things are so utterly lovely,… — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
These symbolize (Proverbs 30:14) the greedy and usurers whose teeth are swords and knifes which they use to devour the poor and steal their… — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
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.… — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak. — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
Anyone, then, who desires to live chastely in Christ Jesus, must flee not only the mouse of lust, but even from its very scent. — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is… — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
Damned money! Alas! How many religious did it blind! How many cloistered religious did it deceive! Money is the 'droppings of birds' that blinded… — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
