Experience teaches that what is feasible at the beginning is sometimes harmful as things go on, or subject to troublesome inconveniences

May God be pleased to make it known to you, and fill you increasingly with His Spirit, so that through you it may be poured into the souls you guide, and your own soul may be more greatly sanctified!

When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do and accept the local customs, if they are not immoral.

Oh! how happy the man of means who uses his wealth and his life for the greater glory of God, from whom he has received them!

[M]ost people offend God by passing judgment on the things others do, especially important people, not knowing the reasons why they are doing what they do; for when one does not know the primary cause of some matter, what conclusions can he draw from it?

...Seek counsel of very pious, disinterested persons, and follow the call of O[ur] L[ord] and the advice of those persons.

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.