To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.
— Saint Teresa of Avila
I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.
Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.
I am more afraid of those who are terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself.
Pain is never permanent.
The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.
