do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God has chosen them for our salvation.

If you do not see any good in these persons, then say nothing, but if you do see some, speak about it to honor God in them because all good proceeds from Him.

The kingdom of God is peace in the Holy Spirit; He will reign in you if your heart is at peace. So, be at peace, Mademoiselle, and you will honor in a sovereign way the God of peace and love.

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

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.

God has seen fit that, since our services are useful to many persons, everyone approves them, but only when they are carried out in the spirit of Our Lord.

It will be easier for you to bring him around to where you want him more by gentleness and patience than by being too uncompromising.