Above all, remember that God looks for solid virtues in us, such as patience, humility, obedience, abnegation of your own will - that is, the good will to serve Him and our neighbor in Him. His providence allows us other devotions only insofar as He sees that they are useful to us.

Finding God in All Things.

The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness

We should not have a petty regard for God's gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.

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

If one fears men much he will never do anything great for God: all that one does for God arouses persecution.

Above all, remember that God looks for solid virtues in us, such as patience, humility, obedience, abnegation of your own will - that is, the good will to serve Him and our neighbor in Him. His providence allows us other devotions only insofar as He sees that they are useful to us.