During mental prayer, it is well, at times, to imagine that many insults and injuries are being heaped upon us, that misfortunes have befallen us, and then strive to train our heart to bear and forgive these things patiently, in imitation of our Saviour. This is the way to acquire a strong spirit.

Obedience is the true holocaust which we sacrifice to God on the altar of our hearts.

To be without pity for other mens falls, is an evident sign that we shall fall ourselves shortly.

The great thing is to become Saints.

During mental prayer, it is well, at times, to imagine that many insults and injuries are being heaped upon us, that misfortunes have befallen us, and then strive to train our heart to bear and forgive these things patiently, in imitation of our Saviour. This is the way to acquire a strong spirit.

The greatness of our love of God must be tested by the desire we have of suffering for His love.

The Lord grants in a moment what we may have been unable to obtain in dozens of years.