May faith be the torch which illuminates, animates, and sustains you.

Crosses, contempt, sorrows and afflictions are the real treasures of the lovers of Jesus Christ crucified

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

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.

It is attachment to creatures and to self-satisfaction that weakens the blessings of love in your heart. You must die to all that, if you wish the pure love of God to reign therein.

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.

We must never be discouraged or give way to anxiety. . . but ever have recourse to the adorable Heart of Jesus.