It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.

If we do not use great care to mortify our will, there are many things which can deprives us of the holy freedom of spirit that we are seeking in order to fly more freely to our Creator, without always being bogged down with the clay of this earth. Moreover, there can never be solid virtue in a soul that is attached to its own will.

He who has God finds he is lacking nothing.

Her heart is full of joy with love, for in the Lord her mind is stilled. She has renounced every selfish attachment and draws abiding joy and strength from the One within. She lives not for herself, but lives to serve the Lord of Love in all, and swims across the sea of life breasting its rough waves joyfully.

You ought to make every effort to free yourselves even from venial sin, and to do what is most perfect.

Jacob did not cease to be a Saint because he had to attend to his flocks.

In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.