They who load us with insults and ignominies give us the means of acquiring treasures more precious than any that man can gain in this life.

Pardon me, O perfections of my God, for having preferred imperfect and evil inclinations to Thee! Pardon me, O justice of my God, for having outraged Thee by my sins. Pardon me, O holiness of my God, for having so long stained Thy sight's purity by my sins. Pardon me, O mercy of my God, for having despised so long Thy mercy's voice. In deep sorrow and contrition, I cast myself at Thy feet: Have mercy on me.

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

If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.

Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.

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

God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve him in this life and be happy with him forever. God's purpose in creating us is to draw forth from us a response of love and service here on earth, so that we may attain our goal of everlasting happiness with him in heaven.