That's what our Rules engage us to do, to help poor persons, our lords and masters.

[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity.

It will be most pleasing to O[ur] L[ord] if you husband your strength in order to serve Him better.

Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.

The vine-stock bears fruit as long as it is attached to its stem; apart from that, no.

...Omit nothing which can advance his work, and not blame others for the delay.

Scorn both these evil suggestions and the wickedness of their author, who is the devil. Be very cheerful and humble yourself as much as you can. Ordinarily, God allows these things to happen to free us from some hidden pride and to engender in us holy humility.