O my Saviour, who am I, that Thou shouldst have so long awaited my repentance!

Go courageously to God, along the way He has traced out for you, steadfastly embracing the means He offers you.

Do nothing through human respect and, when it assails you, say: I shall do neither more nor less for the eyes of creatures. O my God, since I wish to please Thee alone, it suffices that Thou seest me everywhere.

Do not distress yourself on account of any distaste or dryness you experience in God's service. He wills that you should serve Him fervently and constantly it is true, but without any other help than simple faith, and thus your love will be more disinterested, and your service the more pleasing to Him.

Are you making no progress in prayer? Then you need only offer God the prayers which the Savior has poured out for us in the sacrament of the altar. Offer God His fervent love in reparation for your sluggishness.

All for the Eucharist; nothing for me

He will take good care to provide what is necessary for our sanctification, provided we are careful to accept everything according to His designs.