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.

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

Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us.

He who has Jesus has everything.

Preach by example of your lives rather than by words. Example is the very best sermon.

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.

Lord, I lean on You alone for strength. Give me your arm to support me, your shoulders to carry me, your breast on which to lay my head, your Cross to uphold me, your Eucharist to nourish me. On you Lord, I shall sleep and rest in peace.