I belong to Jesus. He must have the right to use me without consulting me.

If we were humble, nothing would change us-neither praise nor discouragement. If someone were to criticize us, we would not feel discouraged. If someone would praise us, we also would not feel proud.

Love to be real, it must cost—it must hurt—it must empty us of self.

We must free ourselves to be filled by God. Even God cannot fill what is full.

People who really want help may attack you if you help them. Help them anyway.

Our vow of chastity is nothing but our undivided love for Christ in chastity, then we proceed to the freedom of poverty-poverty is nothing but freedom. And that total surrender is obedience. If I belong to God, if I belong to Christ, then he must be able to use me. That is obedience. Then we give wholehearted service to the poor. That is service. They complete each other. That is our life.

Any work of love brings a person face to face with God.