Those who desire only the good pleasure of God abide in peace even in the midst of failure, for God has not told us that He requires success of us.

The more I reflect on the graces I have received, the more they astonish me and make me tremble.

I live now in solitude and am able to use my time reflecting on the past and preparing for death. I cannot put away the thought of the Indians and in my ambition I fly to the Rockies.

My prayers are just an outpouring of gratitude for the assurance of that most completely desired Will of God, which will seem all the more desirable in all that is ahead.

Never forget that the road to Heaven is the Way of the Cross. Jesus has called us to follow Him, bearing the Cross as He did.

The worst defect in the world would be to consider yourself free from faults. Being too greatly saddened by one's faults can come from having one's pride humiliated.

How can we thankful? We can only love the Heart of Jesus more generously and by our union with Him, become the most humble.