A man who behaves poorly in a Community will not do well in a parish.

[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers and the seeking of advice, we must reject and consider as a temptation whatever is suggested to the contrary.

Is it not better to fail after asking advice than to risk acting on our own?

So, do not dwell any longer on what you are, but consider Our Lord close by you and within you, ready to put His hand to the work as soon as you call upon Him for help, and you will see that all will go well.

Naturally, everyone loves his freedom, but we must beware of this as of a broad road that leads to perdition.

Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.

. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our Lord has given me for you