If you have not the experience, ask. There is no shame in asking, but do not pretend you know when you don't.

In vocal prayer we speak to God; in mental prayer he speaks to us. It is then that God pours Himself into us.

People are hungry for God. Do you see that? Quite often we look but do not see. We are all passing through this world. We need to open our eyes and see.

One truly must have suffered oneself to help others.

It is not enough for us to say: I love God, but I do not love my neighbour. St. John says you are a liar if you say you love God and you don't love your neighbour. How can you love God whom you do not see, if you do not love your neighbour whom you see, whom you touch, with whom you live.

Christ came to be Father's compassion to the world. Be kind in your actions. Do not think that you are the only one who can do efficient work, work worth showing. This makes you harsh in your judgment of others who may not have the same talents. Do your best and trust that others do their best. And be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

If our bones were not sending whispers of doubt to our hearts, there would be no need for prayer at all.