The cross is a precious treasure to be kept secret, lest we be robbed of it.

I need nothing but God, and to lose myself in the heart of God.

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

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

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.

Since God wishes it - there is nothing to be done. . . Why should you thus torment yourself? Get rid of whatever He shows you to be an obstacle to His love, for His only desire is that you should live stripped of all that is not Himself.

Have recourse trustfully to Gods loving kindness and He will not forsake you, for He longs to bestow His graces. Though you may have had the misfortune to offend Him, He is always ready to receive you, provided you return humbly to Him.