If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy.

Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread.

Ask the beasts and they will teach you the beauty of this earth.

By the anxieties and worries of this life Satan tries to dull man's heart and make a dwelling for himself there.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens, you have made them bright, precious and fair.

Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.