It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin. And believe me, although we may more often fail and commit small lapses, our gain will be incomparably the greater.

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.

Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change.

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.

It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be our progress, and the more real our humility.

Vocal prayer . . . must be accompanied by reflection. A prayer in which a person is not aware of Whom he is speaking to, what he is asking, who it is who is asking and of Whom, I don't call prayer-however much the lips may move.

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