St. Ignatius

"The apex of dignities is the priesthood." (St. Alphonsus, Dignity and Duty of Priests, Page: 23)

St. Ambrose

"The measure of honor must be measured by the strength of him that is to bear it, otherwise if the bearer is too weak the burden will weigh him down and cause his ruin." (Dignity and Duties of the Priest, St. Alphonsus, Page: 353)

St. Alphonsus

“When the Lord chastises a people, the chastisement begins with the priest, for he is the cause of the sins of the people, either by his bad example, or by his negligence in attending to their sanctification.” (Dignity and Duties of the Priest, St. Alphonsus, Page: 83)

St. John of the Cross

"Every little thread of attachment to this world impedes the spiritual progress of the soul." - St. John of the Cross (Dignity and Duties of the Priest, St. Alphonsus, Page: 105)

St. Thomas Aquinas

"Every sin committed through malice is against the Holy Ghost." St. Thomas Aquinas (St. Alphonsus, Dignity and Duty of Priests, Page: 72)