In sickness we ought to ask God to give us patience, because it often happens, that when a man gets well, he not only does not do the good he proposed to do when he was sick, but he multiplies his sins and his ingratitude.

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.

It is easy to infuse a most fervent devotion into others, even in a short time; but the great matter is - to persevere.

Heaven is not made for the slothful.

He who is unable to spend a long time together in prayer, should often lift up his mind to God by short prayers.

Even though a man may be unable to attain such a height of sanctity, he ought to desire it, so as to do at least in desire what he cannot carry out in effect.

At communion we ought to ask for the remedy of the vice to which we feel ourselves most inclined.