For pity's sake, don't start meeting troubles halfway.

I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.

Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.

Do you think it is only a little thing to possess a house from which lovely things can be seen?

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

Be gentle and kind with every one, and severe with yourself.

For pity's sake, don't start meeting troubles halfway.