Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.

In prayer one must hold fast and never let go, because the one who gives up loses all. If it seems that no one is listening to you, then cry out even louder. If you are driven out of one door, go back in by the other.

... in this valley of tears we must expect much sorrow and little consolation.

we must be as satisfied to be powerless, idle and still before God, and dried up and barren when He permits it, as to be full of life, enjoying His presence with ease and devotion. The whole matter of our union with God consists in being content either way.

Cordial love of the neighbor does not consist in feelings. This love flows not from a heart of flesh but from the heart of our will.

An evil discovered is half healed.

Follow your own way of speaking to our Lord sincerely, lovingly, confidently, and simply, as your heart dictates.