For a heart to be perfectly ready it has to be perfectly empty. In this condition it has attained its maximum capacity.

[W]e must come into a transformed knowing, an unknowing which comes not from ignorance but from knowledge.

Our bodily food is changed into us, but our spiritual food changes us into it.

Be ready at all times for the gifts of God, and always for new ones.

What does God do all day long? He gives birth. From the beginning of eternity, God lies on a maternity bed giving birth to all. God is creating this whole universe full and entire in this present moment.

Some people prefer solitude. They say their peace of mind depends on this. Others say they would be better off in church. If you do well, you do well wherever you are. If you fail, you fail wherever you are. Your surroundings don't matter. God is with you everywhere -- in the market place as well as in seclusion or in the church. If you look for nothing but God, nothing or no one can disturb you. God is not distracted by a multitude of things. Nor can we be.

Whatever God does, the first outburst is always compassion.