Ahead! Courage! In the spiritual life he who does not advance goes backward. It happens as with a boat which always must go ahead. If it stands still the wind will blow it back.

In books we seek God; in prayer we find him. Prayer is the key which opens God's heart.

Walk in the way of the Lord with simplicity and do not torment your spirit. You must hate your defects, but with a quiet hate, not troublesome and restless.

If the soul would know the merit which one acquires in temptations suffered in patience and conquered, it would be tempted to say: "Lord, send me temptations."

Peace is the simplicity of heart, serenity of mind, tranquility of soul, the bond of love.

I feel a great desire to abandon myself with greater trust to the Divine Mercy and to place my hope in God alone.

The Rosary is THE weapon.