God has granted me today a very particular fondness for requesting of Him that same virtue of ever choosing the worst and that which is contrary to my own liking.

. . . [T]hose persons who console you today may humiliate you tomorrow.

Put your trust in Him and following His example, always act humbly, graciously, and in good faith.

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.

If God is the center of your life, no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts.

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.

You can give me no greater consolation nor render greater service to your neighbor than to place yourself in a condition to serve him for a long time