It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.

God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?

Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.

Lately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.

What son would not bring his mother back to life and would not bring her into paradise after her death if he could?

Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.

He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.