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

He will never let the trial surpass the strength He gives you, and at the very moment you think yourself overwhelmed by sorrow, He will lift you up and give you peace.

Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.

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.

God alone and the desire of His glory - nothing else matters.

Learn to let others do their share of the work. Things may be done less well, but you will have more peace of soul and health of body. And what temporal interest should we not sacrifice in order to gain these blessings?

How very beautiful and consoling our faith is! For the little work we do here on earth it promises in return all the joys of assured happiness.