We must hold as an irrefutable maxim that the difficulties we have with our neighbor arise more from our immortified moods than from anything else.

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.

I have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened in order to spare others.

In a word, we owe obedience to the bishops in all things pertaining to our work in the missions, with ordinands, etc., but the spiritual and internal direction belongs to the Superior General.

There is nothing good that does not meet with opposition, and it should not be valued any less because it encounters objections.

I have made to God the offering you made to me of your heart and have asked him to unite mine with yours in that of Our Lord.

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