Let us allow God to act; He brings things to completion when we least expect it.

We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective.

Practice humility and patience.

So, we pray well when we remain in this way in the presence of God, with no exertion of the understanding or will. Therefore, you will do well to listen to God in the urge you feel to return to us.

...a great good is worth being long desired.

. . . [Y]ou must understand that we have always considered the writing of books a hindrance to our work, and that for this reason the custom was not to be introduced into the Company. However, since no rule, however general, does not have some exception, we shall see whether it is advisable to have yours printed.

Since I am a great sinner, I cannot reject those who have been, provided they have good will.