He is not far off; He is there, very close. He is looking at us, and He is begging this sorrow, this agony from us. He needs it for souls and for our soul... Alas, it does pain Him to give us sorrows to drink, but He knows this is the only means of preparing us to know Him as He knows Himself and to become God's ourselves.

Never stop wanting for your magic

When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.

I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.

He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.

He [Jesus] has no need of our works but only of our love.

The good God would not inspire unattainable desires.