Sin is unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is only my deepest happiness.

Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.

May the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help.

To withdraw from creatures and repose with Jesus in the Tabernacle is my delight; there I can hide myself and seek rest. There I find a life which I cannot describe, a joy which I cannot make others comprehend, a peace such as is found only under the hospitable roof of our best Friend.

Laugh and grow strong.

Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.