Reflect that in reality you have a greater need to serve [the poor] than they have of your service.

Consider that the devil doesn't sleep, but seeks our ruin in a thousand ways.

You will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used except in necessity.

Keep to the ancient way and custom of the Church, established and confirmed by so many Saints under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. And live a new life. Pray, and get others to pray, that God not abandon His Church, but reform it as He pleases, and as He sees best for us, and more to His honor and glory.

Beware of trying to accomplish anything by force.

Strive to be faithful to that which God has called you.

We must give alms. Charity wins souls and draws them to virtue.