God's affairs are accomplished gradually and almost imperceptibly and His spirit is neither violent nor tempestuous.

Make an effort to serve good bread and good meat and not to sell the better wine so as to serve what is inferior.

In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it agreeable or disagreeable. By the grace of God, we belong to Him; what else should we desire except to please Him?

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.

It is a maxim of ours to work in the service of the people, with the good pleasure of the pastors, and never to act contrary to their wishes. And, at the opening and closing of each mission, we get their blessing in a spirit of dependence.

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

Providence must call us and we must follow it, if we are to go forward confidently.