even God could do nothing for someone already full. You have to be completely empty to let Him in to do what He will.

Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home.

Cheerfulness is a sign of a generous and mortified person who forgetting all things, even herself, tries to please her God in all she does for souls. Cheerfulness is often a cloak which hides a life of sacrifice and a continual union with God.

The poor give us much more than we give them. They're such strong people, living day to day with no food. And they never curse, never complain. We don't have to give them pity or sympathy. We have so much to learn from them.

Suffering is nothing by itself. But suffering shared with the passion of Christ is a wonderful gift, the most beautiful gift, a token of love.

The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace. And peace begins with a smile.

There should be less talk. A preaching point is not a meeting point.