19 Quotes by Anthony of Padua

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

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

Men will surrender to the spirit of the age. They will say that if they had lived in our day, faith would be simple and easy. But in their day, they will say, things are complex; the Church must be brought up to date and made meaningful to the day’s problems.

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

Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you will be guilty of theft.

The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that they have no business on earth. They do not labour, but by contemplation alone they already live in heaven.

Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on such a reed, it will snap off and pierce his soul.

Our thoughts ought by instinct to fly upwards from animals, men and natural objects to their creator. If created things are so utterly lovely, how gloriously beautiful must he be who made them! The wisdom of the worker is revealed in his handiwork.

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.