Anthony of Padua

The Glorious Virgin did not have a stain in her birth because she was santified in her mother's womb and safeguarded there…

— Anthony of Padua

O name of Mary! Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of Her devout clients!

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Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside…

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Our thoughts ought by instinct to fly upwards from animals, men and natural objects to their creator. If created things are so…

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These symbolize (Proverbs 30:14) the greedy and usurers whose teeth are swords and knifes which they use to devour the poor and…

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“Of what value is learning that does not turn to love?”

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The life of the body is the soul; the life of the soul is God.

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We are formed by environment and grace, by politics and prayer, by church and conscience. All God's creatures conspire to teach us…

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Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.

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Anyone, then, who desires to live chastely in Christ Jesus, must flee not only the mouse of lust, but even from its…

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The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good.…

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Damned money! Alas! How many religious did it blind! How many cloistered religious did it deceive! Money is the 'droppings of birds'…

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Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins. All sins are repulsive before God, but the most repulsive of…

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Men will surrender to the spirit of the age. They will say that if they had lived in our day, faith would…

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Regret not that which is past; and trust not to thine own righteousness.

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The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.

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Charity is the soul of faith, makes it alive; without love, faith dies.

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The saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before…

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Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey.

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The prayer of the monk is not perfect until he no longer recognizes himself or the fact that he is praying.

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He prays best who does not know that he is praying.

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The creator of the heavens obeys a carpenter; the God of eternal glory listens to a poor virgin. Has anyone ever witnessed…

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Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you…

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Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge. We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for…

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The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that…

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