He who trusts himself is lost. He who trusts in God can do all things.

What is it that renders death terrible? Sin. We must therefore fear sin, not death.

If, on a rare occasion, it is necessary to speak with some severity in order to make a grievous crime felt, we should always, at the conclusion of the rebuke, add some kind words. We must heal wounds, as the Samaritan did, with wine and oil. But as oil floats above all other liquors, so meekness should predominate in all our actions.

My Lord Jesus Christ, who, for the love You bear to mankind, do remain night and day in this Sacrament, full of pity and love, awaiting, calling, and receiving all who come to visit You; I believe that You are present in the Sacrament of the Altar; I adore You from the depths of my own nothingness; I thank You for the many graces You have given me, and especially for having given me Yourself in this Sacrament.

But You never reject a repentant and humble heart.

Since His delights are to be with you, let yours be found in Him.

The sufferings endured for God are the greatest proof of our love for Him.