That we ought to give ourselves up to GOD, with regard both to things temporal and spiritual, and seek our satisfaction only in the fulfilling of His will, whether He lead us by suffering or by consolation, for all would be equal to a soul truly resigned

Emptiness is that which frees us from religiosity and leads us to true spirituality.

Love sweetens pain; and when one loves God, one suffers for His sake with joy and courage.

Let all our employment be to know GOD: the more one knows Him, the more one desires to know Him. And as knowledge is commonly the measure of love, the deeper and more extensive our knowledge shall be, the greater will be our love: and if our love of GOD were great, we should love Him equally in pains and pleasures.

And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.

We may make an oratory of our heart wherein to retire from time to time to converse with Him in meekness, humility, and love. Every one is capable of such familiar conversation with God, some more, some less. He knows what we can do. Let us begin, then.

Let all our employment be to know God: the more one knows Him, the more one desires to know Him.