Meditation on Jesus Christ crucified is a precious balm which sweetens all pains..

If you correspond to the designs of God, He will make a saint of you..

Avoid failing, not only against purity, but even against the least rules of an exact modesty..

He who does not mortify his palate will neither know how to mortify his flesh..

The Cross is the way to Paradise, but only when it is borne willingly..

If any dust of imperfection cling to your heart, be not troubled, but consume it immediately in the fire of divine love, and, sorrowfully asking forg….

I tell you that victory consists in conquering self. That is the greatest enemy..

Listen to the sermon preached to you by the flowers, the trees, the shrubs, the sky, and the whole world. Notice how they preach to you a sermon full….

Here learn the science of the Saints: All is to be found in the passion of Jesus. Make every effort to remain hidden in the wounds of Jesus, and you ….

The passion of Jesus is a sea of sorrows, but it is also an ocean of love. Ask the Lord to teach you to fish in this ocean. Dive into its depths. No ….

Do you know why God subjects you to so many miseries? That He may bestow on you the riches of heaven..

Make great account of your precious trials, both interior and exterior; it is thus that the garden of Jesus is adorned with flowers, that is, with ac….

God sends such purgations to you, directors of consciences, that you may acquire the science of the saints and the art of directing souls. You will s….

Be faithful in all your exercises of piety and virtue; be always resigned; be satisfied, in the superior part of your soul, to taste, without relish,….

Possess purity in an eminent degree, and jealously preserve this fragrant flower. I earnestly desire to see you shine by the brilliancy of this virtu….

Let weak and frail man come here suppliantly to adore the Sacrament of Christ, not to discuss high things, or wish to penetrate difficulties, but to ….

He that rises after his falls, with confidence in God and profound humility of heart, will become, in God's hands, a proper instrument for the accomp….

In uniting yourself to God's will, you take on new life and gather great courage, willingly embracing the cross and kissing His hand even when it cha….

Place your hopes in the mercy of God and the merits of our Redeemer; say often, looking at the crucifix: There are centered all my hopes..

Be very careful to retain peace of heart, because Satan casts his lines in troubled waters..

Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters..