 His quickness of perception and his classical training permitted him to enjoy and to set forth, treat in an interesting way, historical and liturgical subjects which, by nature, were somewhat unattractive.Genuine enthusiasm, a lively imagination, and a style tinged with romanticism have sometimes led him, as he himself realized, to express himself and to judge too vigorously.Being a devout and ardent servant of the Church, Guéranger wished to re-establish more respectful and more filial relations between France and the Holy See, and his entire life was spent in endeavouring to effect a closer union between the two.