Thou art my glory and the exultation of y heart: thou art my hope and refuge in the day of my trouble.

Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.

Love is active and sincere, courageous, patient, faithful, prudent and manly.

Christ was willing to suffer wrongs and to be despised, and do you dare to complain of anything?.

Some people are tempted most strongly at the beginning of their spiritual life, others near the end. Some are troubled all their lives. Still others receive only light temptation. Such things are decided by God, and we can trust his wisdom.

Let not your peace rest in the utterances of men, for whether they put a good or bad construction on your conduct does not make you other than you are.

He is truly great who hath a great charity.