Repentance lifts a man up. Mourning knocks at heaven's gate. Holy humility opens it.

Forgetting offences is a sign of sincere repentance. If you keep the memory of them, you may believe you have repented but you are like someone running in his sleep. Let no one consider it a minor defect, this darkness that often clouds the eyes even of spiritual people.

I would not consider my spirituality worthwhile that wants to walk in sweetness and ease and run from the imitation of Christ.

The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.

The friend of silence comes close to God. In secret he converses with him and receives his light.

It is not the self -critical who reveals his humility ( for does not everyone have some how to put up with himself? ). Rather, it is the man who continues to love the person who has criticized him.

When you hear that your neighbor or friend has reproached you in your absence or presence, then show love and praise him.