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

Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live.

I am where God wills me to be, and so I have found rest and security. His wisdom governs me, His power defends me, His grace sanctifies me, His mercy encompasses me, His joy sustains me and all will go well with me.

If you have no earthly consolation, why do you not seek consolation in the Heart of Jesus? To love him is truest joy.

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.

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

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