So your strength is failing you? Why don't you tell your mother about it? ... Mother! Call her with a loud voice. She is listening to you; she sees you in danger, perhaps, and she-your holy mother Mary-offers you, along with the grace of her son, the refuge of her arms, the tenderness of her embrace ... and you will find yourself with added strength for the new battle.

Don't say, "That person bothers me." Think: "That person sanctifies me".

If you have so many defects, why are you surprised to find defects in others?

He has much who needs least. Do not create necessities for yourself.

All the things that are now worrying you can be put into a smile which shows your love of God.

For everyone, whatever his state--single, married, widowed, or priest-chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love.

If I love, there will be no hell for me.