Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside… — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
Charity is the soul of faith, makes it alive; without love, faith dies. — Anthony of Padua Copy Share Image
The prayer of the monk is not perfect until he no longer recognizes himself or the fact that he is praying. — 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
