Reflect that in reality you have a greater need to serve [the poor] than they have of your service.
Angela MericiYou will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used except in necessity.
Angela MericiDo not lose heart, even if you should discover that you lack qualities necessary for the work to which you are called. He who called you will not desert you, but the moment you are in need he will stretch out his saving hand.
Angela MericiKeep 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.
Angela Merici