Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm. . . . The pain of genuine humility doesn't agitate or afflict the soul; rather, this humility expands it and enables it to serve God more.

Hope, O my soul, hope. You know neither the day nor the hour.

From moment to moment one can bear much.

We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us.

Seldom or never is a poor man honored by the world; however worthy of honor he may be, he is apt rather to be despised by it.

Let us consider what the glorious Virgin endured, and what the holy apostles suffered, and we shall find that they who were nearest to Jesus Christ were the most afflicted.

To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.