The heaviest of my crosses was that I could do nothing to lighten the cross my mother was suffering.

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

Cling to God, and leave all the rest to Him: He will not let you perish. Your soul is very dear to Him, He wishes to save it.

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.

All for the Eucharist; nothing for me

Until we have acquired genuine prayer, we are like people teaching children to begin to walk.

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