[N]or should you move so fast! The works of God do not proceed in that way; they come about of themselves, and those He does not create soon perish.

I thank God that you know the art of tearing yourself apart - I mean the way to humble yourself truly by recognizing and realizing your faults. You are right in believing yourself to be as you describe and to be most unsuitable for any kind of duty; it is on this foundation that Our Lord will base the execution of His plans for you.

It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize.

I have never come away from you without reflecting that the Spirit of God and His holy workings reside in you.

I cannot think of the results of your labors without shame at the little we do.

You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured.

Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our Superiors.