The principal means of acquiring an ardent love of Christ are mental prayer, Communion, mortification, retirement.

New revelations regarding faith or morals ... have always been abhorred and challenged in the Church ... Hence, the Sovereign Pontiffs, the Councils, and the Fathers have been most careful to reject all novelties or new doctrines on matters of faith which differed from those already received.

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

Nothing else is required than to act toward God, in the midst of your occupations, as you do, even when busy, toward those who love you and whom you love.

The past is no longer yours; the future is not yet in your power. You have only the present wherein to do good.

Assuredly, Loving Souls, you should go to God with all humility and respect, humbling yourselves in His presence, especially when you remember your past ingratitude and sins.

Yet you should practice the greatest possible love and confidence in treating with Him.