Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.

Faith is a dark night for man, but in this very way it gives him light.

The divine awakening produces in the soul of the perfect a flame of love which is a participate of that living flame which is the Holy Spirit Himself...this is the operation of the Holy Spirit in the soul that is transformed in love.

In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.

See that you are not suddenly saddened by the adversities of this world, for you do not know the good they bring, being ordained in the judgments of God for the everlasting joy of the elect.

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.

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.