. . . Practice teaching catechism and preaching. Missionaries must apply themselves to these tasks and although they do not accomplish them as successfully as others do, according to the opinion of men, it must be enough for them that they are doing the Will of God and perhaps producing more real fruit.

. . . [A]s a rule, the most learned persons do not produce the greatest results. We see that only too often.

If we want to find the manna hidden in our vocation, let us restrict and confine all our desires within it.

Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it.

Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our Superiors.

Your soul will be blessed, Sister, if you bear patiently the troubles of mind and body His Providence sends you, or which come to you from within and without.

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