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.

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

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

In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.

In order to profit from this path [of prayer] and ascend to the dwelling places we desire, the important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so, do that which best stirs you to love.

The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.

However much we do to avoid them, we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.