I demand from you deeds of mercy which are to arise out of love for me. You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You must not shrink from this or try to excuse yourself from it.

It is You Jesus, stretched out on the cross, who gives me strength and are always close to the suffering soul. Creatures will abandon a person in his suffering, but You, O Lord, are faithful.

The greatest misery does not stop Me from uniting Myself to a soul, but where there is pride, I am not there.

Suffering is the greatest treasure on earth; it purifies the soul. In suffering, we learn who our true friend is.

O You Who are hidden, body, soul and divinity, Under the fragile form of bread, You are my life from Whom springs an abundance of graces; And, for me, You surpass the delights of Heaven.

True love is measured by the thermometer of suffering.

He who wants to learn true humility should reflect upon the Passion of Jesus. (267)