One day there springs up the desire for money and for all that money can provide — the superfluous, luxury in eating, luxury in dressing, trifles. Needs increase because one thing calls for another. The result is uncontrollable dissatisfaction. Let us remain as empty as possible so that God can fill us up.

Keep in mind that our community is not composed of those who are already saints, but of those who are trying to become saints. Therefore let us be extremely patient with each other's faults and failures.

Duty is a very personal thing. It is what comes from knowing the need to take action and not just a need to urge others to do something.

Whatever religion we are, we must pray together.

Doctors can heal the body, but it is music that uplifts the spirit.

It is only when you realize your nothingness, your emptiness, that God can fill you with Himself.

One thing will always secure heaven for us-the acts of charity and kindness with which we have filled our lives. We can do no great things, only small things with great love.