It is only mercenaries who expect to be paid by the day.

Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.

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

Whenever we think of Christ, we should recall the love that led Him to bestow on us so many graces and favors, and also the great love God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of His love; for love calls for love in return. Let us strive to keep this always before our eyes and to rouse ourselves to love Him.

No one should think or say anything of another which he would not wish thought or said of himself.

We should blush for shame to show so much resentment at what is done or said against us, knowing that so many injuries and affronts have been offered to our Redeemer and the saints.

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