All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.

I don't know what heavy penance could have come to mind that frequently I would not have gladly undertaken rather than recollect myself in the practice of prayer.

The true penance comes when God takes away the soul's health and strength for doing penance. Even though I have mentioned elsewhere the great pain this lack causes, the pain is much more intense here. All these things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted.

Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.

I would never want any prayer that would not make the virtues grow within me.

Let us consider the glorious Saint Paul: it seems that no other name fell from his lips than that of Jesus, because the name of Jesus was fixed and embedded in his heart.

Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.