Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.

God passes through the thicket of the world, and wherever His glance falls He turns all things to beauty.

Have a great love for those who contradict and fail to love you, for in this way love is begotten in a heart that has no love.

Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him.

There is nothing better or morenecessary than love.

When there is no love, pour in love and you shall draw out love.

In the dark night of the soul, bright flows the river of God.