Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.

I had a father and mother, who were devout and feared God. Our Lord also helped me with His grace. All this would have been enough to make me good, if I had not been so wicked.

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

Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.

We cannot be sure if we are loving God, although we may have good reasons for believing that we are, but we can know quite well if we are loving our neighbor. And be certain that, the farther advanced you find you are in this, the greater the love you will have for God.

The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.

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