Let us pray God, if He gives us any virtue or any gift, to keep it hidden even from ourselves, that we may preserve our humility, and not take occasion of pride because of it.

To preserve our cheerfulness amid sicknesses and troubles, is a sign of a right and good spirit.

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

The best way to prepare for death is to spend every day of life as though it were the last.

A joyful heart is more easily made perfect than a downcast one.

We must often remember what Christ said, that not he who begins, but he that perseveres to the end, shall be saved.

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.